A balmy 55 degree day in Detroit in April? A much anticipated trip to Belle Isle to visit the Anna Scripps Conservatory was in order. Armed with my Sony, my Canon, as well as new phones with pretty fantastic lenses, we were set.
But first: a quick trip to the Belle Isle Aquarium!
The Belle Isle Aquarium is the not only the oldest aquarium in North America, it is also one of the most beautiful. Designed by Albert Kahn, the Belle Isle Aquarium opened its doors in 1904. Featuring a variety of freshwater fish and corals (and axolotls!), it was also voted the most Beautiful Aquarium in the World in 2023 by a national survey from the Aquarium Store Depot.
Kind of a big deal. However, I love that it looks like the second-floor girls’ lavatory/Moaning Myrtle’s Bathroom at Hogwarts.
People express is clearly the archetypical deregulation success story and the most spectacular of my babies. It is the case that makes me the proudest.
Alfred Kahn
Newly opened after two years of renovations, we also visited the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. Home to a large collection of exotic plants, and one of the most visited and recognizable historic structures in Belle Isle Park, also designed by Albert Kahn.
Despite the worst element ever gracing us with its unnecessary presence (wind), we had a great time testing out our cameras, but left after a couple of hours to warm up with pizza at Motor City Brewing Works. I think Dave and I are both chomping at the bit for Summer days on Belle Isle Beach, but that will have to be for a future, warmer, post.
📍Belle Isle Park, Detroit
-Sara Bellum
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