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Hart Plaza
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Categories: Landmarks & Historical Buildings, Music Venues [Edit]
Neighborhood: Downtown Detroit1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 877-8077
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat, Sun
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
6 reviews for Hart Plaza
*** free festivals, beauitful fountain, winter ice skating ... ***
what's not to like? parking and crowding maybe, but c'mon. ;p
*** summer festivals soon ... hope to see one ... live music rocks! ***
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Hart Plaza is a beautiful part of Detroit. It is a huge park by the water and hosts several of Detroit's festivals. It has ampitheaters and an ice skating rink as well. Recently, they added a cruise ship dock.
I love being by the water, so I love this area. You can see across to Canada from here, and you have a great view of the bridge. There is always an event that's going on or around the corner.
In Hart Plaza, you will also see a beautiful fountain, the monolith, and other landmarks and pieces of sculptural art. This is a great place to learn about and bring people if they want to tour detroit. Althought it is slightly touristy, it is definitely an important part of Detroit.
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If you are a legit Detroiter, you have been to hart Plaza one too many times. Whether its one of the gang of festivals, a political rally trying to get Kwame Kilpatrick out of offfice, or sliding by as you cruise down Jefferson, Hart Plaza has some type of meaning to you.
Huge Detroit landmark, but not necessarily a "must see", but more of a "will encounter".
Detroit is home to pretty much every festival known to man. They all conveniently take place here...
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I grew up going to Hart Plaza every summer. There is ALWAYS a festival going on downtown, and Hart Plaza is where it is at. Tons of people outside + vendors + sunny weather = a great time always. Country, International Jazz, African American and Gospel are just a few of the festivals that take place during the summer, weekends at a time. They have about three stages and even an underground area in case it rains. I haven't been this year yet, but I have heard that they are starting to charge now (It used to be free)...so bring your pocketbooks.
Parking is a HASSLE. So definitely have patience and don't mind walking. There are a few lots across the street. Do not park on random streets because the towing companies get VERY happy around this time.
Though people seem to think of the Renaissance Center as the premiere tourist attraction. I think Hart Plaza should be voted up.
As far as landmarks are concerned, it's a block walk from the Ren cen, the Joe Louis fist, and the Spirit of Detroit. It's really more central...
It offers a great grassy view of the Detroit river in an area that doesn't look like an industrial wasteland. For this alone it gets full stars.
But the massive fountain in the central square of Hart adds a sense of superiority that the Ren cen can't touch. I feel like it's more connected to the fist and the spirit in this way.
Because it is also the site of many of the massive Detroit festivals, the Redbull Air Race this weekend, as well as the Hoedown, the Movement, and on and on, it is so much more functional than any of the other so-called tourist attractions.
I will say that security is tight at these events because of the huge turnouts - it'd be best to leave the contraband at home!
You can't call yourself a Detroiter without frequently visiting Hart Plaza. I have been partaking in the festivities that Hart Plaza has to offer since I can remember. I love the concerts and festivals that are hosted here. There are always cool things to buy from framed art to jewelry to clothes. I even love hearing the older gentlemen talk trash while playing chess (it was my Dad's favorite game). The food is pretty good and you can't pass up the fresh squeezed lemonade! I highly recommend spending a day at Hart Plaza. On those hot summer days, bring a change of clothes for you and the kids. You have to be christened by the fountain!
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