Just outside Detroit lies a scenic escape packed with trails, beaches, and a chilling, long-abandoned zoo that feels straight out of a horror film.

Those looking to take in the sights of a beautiful aquarium in the U.S. are in luck, as the one fitting the bill is also a majorly historic attraction.

While the historic Belle Isle Aquarium is known for its beautiful freshwater fish, and for being the oldest aquarium in the United States, there's a hidden gem tucked away in the building's ...

While the historic Belle Isle Aquarium is known for its beautiful freshwater fish, and for being the oldest aquarium in the United States, there's a hidden gem tucked away in the building's ...

While the historic Belle Isle Aquarium is known for its beautiful freshwater fish, and for being the oldest aquarium in the United States, there's a hidden gem tucked away in the building's basement ...

The city of Detroit closed it in 2005 amid economic hardship, but the Belle Isle Conservancy, through fundraising efforts, was able to reopen the aquarium in 2012, and it still operates it today.

The city of Detroit closed it in 2005 amid economic hardship, but the Belle Isle Conservancy, through fundraising efforts, was able to reopen the aquarium in 2012, and it still operates it today.

Under Detroit's city ordinance, Belle Isle was supposed to close at 10 p.m. nightly, unless a permitted special event was taking place. In reality, it had activity almost 24 hours a day, and not ...

Book a “Breakfast with the Butterflies” for guided interactions before the zoo opens. Photo courtesy Eric Branson Head on to the Belle Isle Aquarium, built in 1904. It is the oldest aquarium in ...

Belle Isle Aquarium – Detroit Topping the list of America’s most beautiful aquariums this holiday season is Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, where 30.7% of its reviews contain keywords ...