Denver Botanic Gardens Day Trips & Walks
Oasis in the City
Denver,
CO, 80206
United States
+1 720 865 3500
+1 720 865 3713
http://www.botanicgardens.org/
registrar@botanicgardens.org
Transport Options:
Train Available: Bus: 10
Overview
These gardens encompass an impressive 21 acres (8.5 hectares). Specialized gardens offer visitors a variety of botanical experiences. Seek solitude in the sanctuary of the Japanese Garden, overlooking a pond with goldfish and bonsai trees. Reminisce on your childhood with Dr. Seuss, Winnie the Pooh and other favorite characters in the Storybook Gardens. The Xeriscape Demo Garden and the Rock Alpine Garden are the places to gather ideas for your own backyard. In all there are more than 30 gardens to explore.Upcoming Events Near Denver Botanic Gardens
- Blossoms of Lights | 2009-12-18, 17:30:00
- Blossoms of Lights | 2009-12-19, 17:30:00
- Blossoms of Lights | 2009-12-20, 17:30:00
- Blossoms of Lights | 2009-12-21, 17:30:00
- Blossoms of Lights | 2009-12-22, 17:30:00
Denver's Botanic Gardens are beautiful, especially their tropical indoor garden and it's a nice contrast to the dry, extreme weather conditions outside. The other gardens were gorgeous too and I saw things I never knew existed. It was a very romantic date and I can't wait to go back again. Make sure to visit fairly early in the day though; there's a lot to see!
The Botanic Gardens is a great place to take your sweetie. A walk among the roses is very romantic. There are tons of different plants and flowers to see and photograph. It's a great place to go even if you don't have much of a green thumb.
Great way to leave the city without the drive. Great summer music shows. The flowers usually bloom year round, In the winter, great light show with lots of mistletoe.
This is a beautiful place.Well keep.i would visit Denver ever chance I could.Families will love this place.Enjoy at your own pace.Give yourself plenty of time to explore it all.
Beautifully landscaped. Educational. great Value for a family. I love this place. AWESOME! I would go here on every visit to Denver. Highly Recommended. My Grandmother enjoyed it!
Great place to take the kids for photos or just hanging out at looking around or enjoying the many events held here
I love the atmosphere. It is relaxing and enjoyable being easy on the eyes. They have great music and programs so there is always something for everyone.
If you're looking for a day of wandering looking art gorgeous flowers and gardens, I suggest going here. I loved my time here (almost 6 hours to see everything at my own pace) and was very happy with the minimul money spent to get in. Very lovely displays and statues as well. Would definitely go back.
The variety and simplicity was amazing. The garden's made you feel humble in natures presence, yet relaxing to just to be there.
My gf and friends and I loved this place! We went on a free educational tour and learned a lot about Denver and its surprisingly desert-like climate. (Be ready to sweat while here in July, though. So hot!) There is potential for lots of great picture-taking here. The ponds are great. We caught a glimpse of a small wedding ceremony as well. Don't miss the greenhouse; it's the best! The scenic benches, stairways up a tree, and the Cloud Tree all provide great points to view beautiful plants and flowers from around the world!
