Ypsilanti was laid out and named in honor of the Greek Patriot Demetrius Ypsilanti. Founded in 1825, formed as a Village in 1832, and chartered as a city in 1858. The City of Ypsilanti, just East of Ann Arbor, is nestled on the banks of the mighty Huron River and offers a broad range of cultural, artistic and educational treasures.  

Free Parking

Ypsilanti provides plenty of free parking - both on street parking as well as large public parking lots just North or South of Michigan Avenue.

Did You Know?

• Ypsilanti was Founded in 1825 on an old Native American trail, camping site and burial ground
• Named for the Greek Patriot General Demetrius Ypsilanti
• Ypsilanti is home to Eastern Michigan University
• Home of the Riverside Arts Center
• The Downtown Business District is one of the largest Historical Districts in the United States