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Belle Isle Park

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#19 of 138 things to do in Detroit

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Open Now: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM

99 Pleasure Dr, Detroit, MI 48207-4373

Open today: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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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...more

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rachaelg980

133

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Super Cute

My husband and I are trying to hit all 50 states together. July 6th we knocked Michigan off of our list. We live in Western PA so the ride to Detroit, MI is only about 4 hours. We decided to check out Belle Isle because...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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DutchLace

Holland, Michigan

39176

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

City Gem

Beautiful state park. It still needs some work, but they are getting there. Due to the heavy rains this spring/summer part of the island is flooded. Small beach was clean. Fishing pier was nice too. Many areas for a picnic. So many attractions within the...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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Ken H

San Luis Obispo County, California

9112

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Big park

Lots of picnic places in big wide open spaces parking only 9 dollars free to enter the aquarium and conservatory which we went to see both we pretty cool to see nothing over the top good way to kill a couple of hours

Date of experience: July 2019

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jpanczyk

Brighton, Michigan

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Sunset point

I went to sunset point and the beautiful fountain on the souther tip of the island. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the island more closely.

Date of experience: July 2019

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TakeFiveTravel

Bad Axe, Michigan

31452

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Great Park!

Once you get on the Isle (Recreation Pass on vehicle or purchased pass for $11) you have free access to the park. We were traveling with two young children and after touring the Conservatory and the Aquarium, the kids were ready to run free on...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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cthompson5536

Washington, Illinois

3412

Reviewed 1 week ago

Belle Isle Park

This has potential written all over it and I hope they can turn this into a tourist location. Really not much to see as it is today.

Date of experience: June 2019

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GM66Travels

Dublin, Ohio

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A Island getaway in the Big City

Belle Isle is still a nice place to get away for a wonderful sun rise, morning walk, run, bike ride. As a child in the 70's I have so many fond memories of Bell Isle in Detroit, Mi. Pack a lunch and have a waterfront...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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lllkk2017

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Historic and fun

Many things to do. See the aquarium, museums, Fountains and outdoor activities. Go when the weather is good.

Date of experience: July 2019

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Odyssey210194

Detroit, Michigan

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Take a break

Enjoy the island, it has beautiful views every where. Also has Belle Isle Aquarium, the Belle Isle Conservatory, the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, or just enjoy a picnic with the family and take it easy.

Date of experience: August 2018

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melissa c

Burton, Michigan

322

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Belle Isle, Michigan

Pleasant morning trip to Belle Isle, Michigan Enjoyed sight seeing today Beautiful park setting and views of Detroit and Windsor skylines