The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory: A Family Tradition!
The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory has been a part of Detroit family tradition for generations. Families have flocked to this beloved building to see the expansive collection of orchids, visit the little orchid girl, help plant daffodil bulbs in the fall, and relax in the tranquil gardens.
Thousands of DNR staff and volunteer hours are spent making sure this building remains one of the most recognizable and visited buildings on Belle Isle.
Janice Ellison has been a volunteer with the conservatory for 27 years! She started volunteering with the conservatory when the lily pond was first in need of repair, and now all these years later, she was a part of raising money for the same cause through the annual Garden Party event. Her passion for the conservatory has come full circle!
Support the staff and volunteers of the conservatory this year with an annual gift!
Do you have a memory at the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory? We'd love to hear your story! Let us know in the comments!
Walk through the Belle Isle Conservatory & Aquarium with me! Detroit Michigan, Fall 2016
Nick and I just got home from our little trip to Detroit and I'm excited to share some fun videos with you! We were in Michigan visiting family and working, but we also took time to experience some of the beauty that the state has to offer. The Belle Isle Conservatory was one of my absolute favorite places! I'm now on a hunt to find a similar conservatory in Southern California, if you know of one let me know!
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Belle Isle Park Detroit, Michigan
island park in the Detroit River, between the United States mainland and Canada
Was out for a morning exercise cycling and came here for fun, few miles ride to get to this place from the house i was at in South West Detroit Neighborhood
I HAVE THE WHOLE THING RECORDED ON GO PRO BUT I think i deleted it one night when i was thinking to my self seeing i don't have a computer to edit the footage
Belle Isle Park
Rich with history and natural beauty, Belle Isle Park is a Detroit gem and a Michigan state park. The 987-acre island park features the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Belle Isle Aquarium, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, giant slide, athletic fields, picnic areas, tennis courts, Belle Isle Nature Zoo, the James Scott Memorial Fountain and more attractions popular with all ages and interests. The park includes three lakes, 150 acres of wooded area and spectacular views of the Detroit and Windsor skyline. Rentals available for: Watercraft, Bike, Snow Sports. Food and ice sales available. Recreation Passport Required for entry.
Accessible Features Historical Site Family-friendly Open Year-Round
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Belle Isle Park
99 Pleasure Drive,
Detroit, MI 48207
island park in the Detroit River, between the United States mainland and Canada
Places to see in ( Detroit - USA )
Places to see in ( Detroit - USA )
Detroit is the largest city in the midwestern state of Michigan. Near Downtown, the neoclassical Detroit Institute of Arts is famed for the Detroit Industry Murals painted by Diego Rivera, and inspired by the city’s ties to the auto industry, giving it the nickname Motor City. Detroit is also the birthplace of Motown Records, whose chart-topping history is on display at their original headquarters, Hitsville U.S.A.
Detroit is the largest city in the US state of Michigan, known for its Motown sound, rock music, world class museums, automobile culture, sports teams, arts, and theatres. After decades of decline and population loss, Detroit has seen many of its historic buildings renovated, and its downtown core bustling with new developments and attractions. Detroit offers many things to see and do, an exciting travel destination filled with technological advance and historic charm.
Districts of Detroit Michigan :
Downtown
Detroit's central business district, contains most of the prominent skyscrapers in Detroit, the nation's second largest theatre district, several parks, three casinos, and three major league sporting venues.
Midtown-New Center
Detroit's cultural center, home to several world class museums, art galleries, and Wayne State University.
East Side
Detroit's eastside, a collection of former blue collar neighborhoods that have suffered from extensive urban decay, has many hidden gems worth checking out in a car, including Belle Isle and The Heidelberg Project.
Southwest Side
Detroit's southwestside, an industrial region home to trendy and ethnically diverse Corktown and Mexicantown neighborhoods.
West Side
Detroit's westside, a large residential area that has a mix of numerous historic neighborhoods with mansions and blue collar neighborhoods built in the early 20th century.
Hamtramck-Highland Park
While never annexed with the city of Detroit, the cities of Hamtramck and Highland Park are entirely landlocked by Detroit and function as neighborhoods of the city. Hamtramck has a large Polish population and is known for its numerous bars and restaurants.
Detroit is known as the world's Automobile Capital and Motown (for Motor Town), the city where Henry Ford pioneered the automotive assembly line, with the world's first mass produced car, the Model T. During World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt called Detroit the Arsenal of Democracy. Today, the region serves as the global center for the automotive world. Headquartered in metro Detroit, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler all have major corporate, manufacturing, engineering, design, and research facilities in the area. Hyundai, Toyota, Nissan, among others, have a presence in the region.
A lot to see in Detroit Michigan such as :
The Henry Ford
Belle Isle Park
Renaissance Center
Detroit Institute of Arts
Comerica Park
Detroit Zoo
Eastern Market, Detroit
Greektown, Detroit
Corktown, Detroit
Ambassador Bridge
Motown Museum
Hart Plaza
The Guardian Building
Campus Martius Park
Fox Theatre
MotorCity Casino Hotel
The Heidelberg Project
Joe Louis Arena
Belle Isle Aquarium
MGM Grand Detroit
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
Detroit Historical Society
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Fair Lane, Home of Clara and Henry Ford
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Greektown Casino
Michigan Science Center
Michigan Central Train Depot
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
Pewabic Pottery
Grand Circus Park
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
RiverWalk
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
New Center
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Belle Isle Nature Center
Palmer Park
Detroit Riverwalk
Indian Village
Dequindre Cut
Islamic Center of America
Rouge Park
Windsor Sculpture Park
The Spirit of Detroit
Zug Island
Brush Park
Detroit Historical Museum
Historic Fort Wayne
( Detroit - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Detroit . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Detroit - USA
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Belle Isle is a 982-acre (1.534 sq mi; 397 ha) island park in the Detroit River, between the United States mainland and Canada, managed by the Detroit Recreation Department. It is connected to the rest of Detroit, Michigan by the MacArthur Bridge. It is the largest island city park in the United States and the third largest island in the Detroit River after Grosse Ile and Fighting Island.
It is home to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory (1904), the Detroit Yacht Club on an adjacent island, the Detroit Boat Club, James Scott Memorial Fountain, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, a Coast Guard station, and a municipal golf facility. The city maintains a Nature Center where visitors are able to traverse wooded trails and view wildlife natural habitats. The island includes a half-mile (800 m) swimming beach.
At 982 acres (1.534 sq mi; 397 ha), Belle Isle Park is the largest city island park and is larger than Central Park in New York City, also designed by Olmsted. Although Belle Isle is the largest island park, it is not the largest island near a major city. Key Biscayne Island adjoining Miami, Florida has Crandon Park with about 800 acres (1.2 sq mi; 320 ha) and the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park with 400 acres (0.62 sq mi; 160 ha) and the island includes the residential village of Key Biscayne.
Detroit's River Rouge Park is 1,172 acres (1.831 sq mi; 474 ha). The City's Parks and Recreation Department manages 6,000 acres (9.4 sq mi; 2,400 ha) of parks. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks authority manages 24,000 acres (37 sq mi; 9,700 ha) of parks and beaches; however, this does not include all parks in the area. There are thousands of additional acres of parks in metropolitan Detroit.
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Belle Isle Park
Island in Detroit, Michigan
Belle Isle, officially Belle Isle Park, is a 982-acre island park in the Detroit River, between the United States mainland and Canada.
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This video details a little bit about the 600 guest gala event Wahl Tents managed in Detroit. The clear-span tent seen here is 60 x 150 feet, some of the key features included were special staging, air conditioning, marquee tents, fine carpeting &, sub flooring, and very elegant dining facilities. This is proof that rain or shine, hail or snow, when it comes to outdoor event and tent rentals,
Bells On Belle Isle
Just outside the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on a March morning. Welcomed by the bells.
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Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan - Autumn of October 23, 2016
Belle Isle, officially Belle Isle Park, is a 982-acre island park in the Detroit River, between the United States mainland and Canada.
Michigan, USA.
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Rich with history and natural beauty, Belle Isle Park is a Detroit gem and became Michigan's 102nd State Park in 2014 as part of a lease agreement with the City
Belle Isle Park is a 982-acre island park located in Detroit with historic, environmental, and cultural resources that have been beloved for generations. The park is home to the Belle Isle Aquarium, Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Belle Isle Nature Zoo, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, and more!
The Belle Isle Conservancy's mission is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the natural environment, historic structures and unique character of Belle Isle as a public park for the enjoyment of all – now and forever. A result of merging four groups dedicated to supporting the park, the Belle Isle Conservancy works in close partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the City of Detroit to bring additional resources to supporting and sustaining the park.
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CCSxDET | Belle Isle Part II
This week we decided to go back to one of our favorite places in Detroit - the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle!
The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is an exotic & rare collection of plants from around the world.
It is the oldest continually-running conservatory in the United States & is divided into five distinct sections: the Palm House, the Tropical House, the Cactus House, a sunken Fernery, & the Show House.
The Conservatory is open year-round, making it a beautiful place to warm up in the Winter!
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Passion Makes the Difference!
The Belle Isle Aquarium is one of the most cherished and beloved buildings on Belle Isle.
Did you know it was two passionate volunteers who joined the protest and ended up leading the charge to save this building? This is the story of Vance Patrick and Jennifer Boardman, two ordinary people who achieved something extraordinary.
Before the Belle Isle Conservancy was conceived, the Friends of the Belle Isle Aquarium, a non-profit formed in 2005, was hard at work trying to raise money for a leaking roof that they knew would ultimately cause the building to be torn down. For SEVEN years, they garnered community support by selling t-shirts and mugs, and traveling to various events to tell their story. With this outpouring of support, they were able to maintain the quickly emptying tanks, keep tabs on the displaced fish, and transfer the koi - twice a year, every year.
Once the Belle Isle Conservancy re-opened the Belle Isle Aquarium in 2012, this group of passionate volunteers has not once faltered. They give tours to visiting groups, share their knowledge with Detroit Public School children as a part of our GM-sponsored field trip program, delight seniors who have not returned to their place of childhood wonder in decades, and even coordinate special events.
Our Belle Isle Aquarium volunteers are a special kind of hero. They have saved 111 years of history, so that Detroiters may experience this beloved gem for years to come.
This year, please consider donating to help preserve their legacy, this piece of history, for future generations!
Do you have a wonderful memory of the Belle Isle Aquarium? Is the aquarium your favorite place on Belle Isle? Let us know in the comments!
Belle Isle Conservatory, Detroit, MI - Cool Places To See in Detroit
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Located on 13 acres of Belle Isle‘s 982 acre island park there is a greenhouse and botanical garden that you may not know about. The Belle Isle Conservatory first opened its doors on August 18, 1904 and has remained opened since, holding the title of “oldest continually running conservatory in the United States”.
This unique area of Detroit holds a lot of historic value and also provides a great place to visit. The Conservatory is open all year round for the public to visit.
The building is split into six sections: The Vestibule (welcome area), the Palm House, Tropical House, Cactus House, Fernery, and the Show House. Outside the building you will find an outdoor lily pond, formal perennial gardens, and twenty greenhouses.
The lily pond is located between the conservatory and the Belle Isle Aquarium, another great attraction of Belle Isle. Japanese Koi fish are in the pond, cared for by volunteers....
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A Moment in Detroit. Beautiful Belle Isle Park
Detroit's Belle Isle Park is the largest city owned island park in the United States. It was opened in 1845 and contains 982 acres of land. It is larger that New York City's Central Park. Belle Isle is the home to the oldest aquarium in the United States opening in 1904, and the Belle Isle Conservatory, a greenhouse and a botanical garden also built in 1904. On the island you can view several statues of people from Detroit's past, along with nature trails. A one half mile swimming beach, picnic areas, and bike trails are available. Another Detroit Gem!
Musical credit to Keith Ferguson with Belle Isle.
Belle Isle Conservancy
The mission of the Belle Isle Conservancy is to protect, preserve, restore and enhance the natural environment, historic structures and unique character of Belle Isle as a public park for the enjoyment of all – now and forever.
The Belle Isle Conservancy works in close partnership with the State of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, the City of Detroit, and island partners to bring additional resources to Belle Isle. In February of 2014 the DNR began managing Belle Isle as a state park under a 30 year lease with the City of Detroit, as part of the City’s financial restructuring. The City retains ownership of the park, and the DNR is the responsible agent for day to day operations maintaining infrastructure, removing debris, and making park improvements for all to enjoy. The Conservancy serves as the voice of the community and an advocate for the park, brings volunteer resources to the park, operates the Belle Isle Aquarium, and actively raises funds for needed projects and improvements on the island.
Belle Isle Conservatory, Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan
Phantom 4 footage of the Belle Isle Conservatory
Reignite Your Passion for Belle Isle!
Without our hundreds of supportive and dedicated volunteers, Belle Isle Park couldn't be what it is to each and every one of you! Take a peek at what this amazing group of volunteers has helped accomplish this year!
Do you love Belle Isle? Do you have a favorite place in the park? Do you have a passion on Belle Isle? Let us know in the comments!
Belle Isle Aquarium of Detroit, Michigan
Director Summer Ritner discusses the Belle Isle Aquarium, the oldest operating aquarium in North America still in its original location. MSHDA's Historic Tax Credit program has been key in supporting vital maintenance and upgrades, keeping this important, Detroit-based cultural asset free and open to the public.
Detroit (USA) : Itinéraire de visite touristique et culturelle par vue aérienne de la ville en 3D
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Visite virtuelle de la ville de Detroit (USA), par vue aérienne en 3D, à partir du logiciel Google Earth.
Détail de la visite par lieux :
- The Uniroyal Tire
- The Henry Ford
- Ford Rouge Factory Tour
- Fair Lane
- Historic Fort Wayne
- Pont Ambassadeur
- Odette Sculpture Park
- Hart Plaza
- Monument to Joe Louis
- The Spirit of Detroit
- Guardian Building
- Renaissance Center
- Detroit Riverwalk & Cullen Plaza
- William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
- Belle Isle
- James Scott Memorial Fountain
- Dossin Great Lakes Museum
- Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
- Belle Isle Aquarium
- Dequindre Cut
- Greektown Historic District
- Greektown Casino Hotel
- Campus Martius Park & Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- Capitol Park
- Grand Circus Park
- Fox Theatre
- Beacon Park
- MGM Grand Detroit
- Temple maçonnique de Détroit
- MotorCity Casino Hotel
- Corktown, Detroit
- Woodbridge, Detroit
- Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
- Detroit Institute of Arts
- Michigan Science Center
- Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- Detroit Historical Society
- Hitsville U.S.A.
- New Center
- Cadillac Place
- Usine Ford de l'avenue Piquette
- Heidelberg Project
- Pewabic Pottery
- Rouge Park
- Palmer Park
- Zoo de Détroit
- Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
Driving Around Belle Isle Detroit, MI
Dash camera videos from Belle Isle in Detroit, MI. Filmed with a RoadLens dash camera:
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