Sight Belle Isle
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
A sight in Belle Isle, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Midday.
Why go
Glass-domed 1904 conservatory with palms, cacti and a fernery, warm inside on a cold day.
It is one of 7 curated places we feature in Belle Isle, alongside 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 place to eat. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Belle Isle Conservatory and Belle Isle Park. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Nature
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Midday
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Belle Isle. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Belle Isle Conservatory
Glass-domed conservatory on Belle Isle with palms, cacti and a seasonal flower show, warm on a cold day.
Outdoors · Detroit · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Belle Isle Park
Island park with a conservatory, aquarium and city views.
Outdoors · Detroit · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3Belle Isle Park
A 982-acre island state park with riverfront paths, woods and skyline views back to downtown.
Outdoors · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4Belle Isle Aquarium
Albert Kahn's 1904 aquarium, with a green-tiled vaulted ceiling over Great Lakes and tropical tanks.
Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line - 5Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Maritime museum on the island's river side, with a freighter pilothouse and Great Lakes shipping history.
Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line - 6The Roostertail
Riverfront event venue east of downtown that throws a two-floor NYE party facing the river and Belle Isle.
Drinks · Downtown Detroit · 1.0 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is a stop on our Detroit New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Belle Isle
Another curated sight in Belle Isle. See the full Belle Isle guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Detroit
Our climate figures for Belle Isle come from nearby Detroit. Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory itself, we suggest: Midday.
Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Detroit weather by month (covers Belle Isle).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 42.34222, -82.97944
- Destination
- Belle Isle, Michigan
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory: quick answers
How much time do you need at Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory?
Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Open limited days; confirm Jan 1 hours with Belle Isle Conservancy.
Is Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory free?
Yes, we list Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory?
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory appears on Detroit New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Belle Isle.
Plan Belle Isle
- Belle Isle travel guide 7 places
- Detroit weather (covers Belle Isle) weather by month
- Downtown Detroit to Belle Isle 3.1 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Belle Isle
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.