When it’s a gray and cloudy day in November, what can you do outside?
Head to Belle Isle State Park, of course, for a scavenger hunt to find the fairies!
Which is what I did this weekend, when the Fairy Doors returned to the Belle Isle Aquarium and Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory for the second year.
I love outdoor scavenger hunts and having one at my favorite Detroit park makes it even more special.
The fairy doors are hidden on the grounds around the aquarium and conservatory.
You’ll need to bend down low to find some of them as they nestle against tree trunks or are almost hidden from the gingko leaves that have fallen this weekend.
Fairy Doors at Belle Isle
Launched in 2020, the Fairy Doors on Belle Isle is a wonderful way for you, your family, and friends to enjoy a fun, socially-distanced outdoor activity and learn about Belle Isle.
What I like about the fairy doors is that they are hidden all over the grounds; you’ll explore areas around the aquarium and conservatory beyond the entrance doors.
The Story Guide flyers provide background stories about each fairy door and the map will help you find the doors.
When I visited yesterday, there were plenty of Story Guide flyers at the aquarium entrance.
But I remember last year when I visited the Fairy Doors several times, all the flyers were gone.
My recommendation: download the Story Guide (PDF: 355KB) and map (PDF: 237KB) from the Fairy Doors website page before you arrive at the park.
Due to it’s proximity to Windsor, Ontario and depending on your Internet provider, that side of Belle Isle State Park is known for spotty or no Internet connection.
Plan your trip to see the fairy doors before they fade away on Friday, December 3, 2021.
