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Denver Botanic Gardens Review
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Denver Botanic Gardens
- Address: 1005 York St., Cheesman Park, Denver, CO | Map It
- Phone: 720/865-3500
- www.botanicgardens.org
- Category: Gardens/Arboretums
- Location: East of Downtown
Fodor's Review:
The horticultural displays in thoughtfully laid-out theme gardens -- more than 15,000 plant species from Australia, South Africa, and the Himalayas, and especially the western United States -- are at their peak in summer, when garden enthusiasts could spend half a day here. The tropical conservatory alone is worth an hour's visit in the off-season. Spring brings a brilliant display of wildflowers to the world-renowned rock alpine garden. Tea ceremonies take place some summer weekends in the tranquil Japanese garden, and artists such as folk-rocker Richard Thompson, singer-songwriter Jewel, and bluegrassy jazzman Bela Fleck have performed as part of the summer concert series.
- Cost: $13 May-Sept., $12 Sept.-Feb., $7.50 Mar and Apr.
- Open: May-mid-Sept., Sat.-Tues. 9-8, Wed.-Fri. 9-5; mid-Sept.-Apr., daily 9-5
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Worth a Visit
Posted by flsd from wv on 7/16/08
The botanical garden is a nice break from Denver's rather stark, cold, modern ambiance, especially when you realize you're in the middle of the city. Take your AAA card for a discount.
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