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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
512-232-0100
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Ranked #18 of 171 attractions in Austin
Type: Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Hiking, Group tours/walking tour, Viewing foliage
Owner description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use... more » Owner description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes. Founded by Mrs. Johnson and Actress Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center brings life to her hope to preserve the beauty and regional identify of natural landscapes. The Center features acres of Texas wildflower gardens, award-winning architecture, nature trails, a café and gift shop. « less
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Carrollton, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

The grounds are well maintained but have the natural feel and look. There could have been more flowers but I think we were about 2 weeks late for wildflower season. Good signage is provided on various plants and trees and that's very helpful. There is a cafe onsite and the restrooms are very clean.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This is a lovely place to visit all the time, but you absolutely have to plan a visit during the spring. You will be speechless. Your socks will be blown off. You'll say it's one of the most beautiful places you've ever been. So don't miss it.

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Salinas, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This is a beautiful spot. We really enjoyed the area and hiking through some trails. Lots of bunnies hopping around and even saw a mouse and some snake skin; there is a sign that says stay on the trail to avoid snakes. Fields of wildflowers to enjoy. The cafe is not super expensive and they have a nice gift shop... More

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Norman, Oklahoma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We visited in June so it was not the peak of the flower season. Still got to see some nice flowers. Nice trails, clean bathrooms and nice shop. The educational exhibit is good and you can learn a lot about why we should try to use native plants in our gardens. A volunteer answered all our questions. A very nice... More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

We went during the summer and there were a few wildflowers blooming, but probably nothing like it would be in the spring. There are a couple of interactive exhibits in the visitor center that were good, but there is not a lot to see. It was much smaller than I thought. We spent right at an hour there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

Wonderful place to visit in the early morning or late afternoon in the summer. Fun summer events for kids.

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013 via mobile

From the moment you enter the LBJ Wildflower Center in Austin, one is surrounded by the ever-changing, natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. A great deal of thought & planning went into its design so the Center is self-sustaining. There are footpaths that take you to the Exhibit Hall, Observation Tower (kids love it), Gift Shop (a must stop!)... More

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Huntsville, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

This was a beautiful place to visit; fun and informative. Well laid out with markers identifying the plants. A great place to get ideas for your own garden. The staff was friendly. We walked along the paths behind the gardens and it was a lot of fun and not too long. There were a lot of flowers in bloom and... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

It is a bit out of the way but wonderful once you're there. They have wonderful plantings and lots of pathways to walk. I like the insects and the butterfly areas. I loved the wildflowers and wooded paths. It seems there should be more planting in parts. Some of it looks like desert and it hasn't been touched but maybe... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

We tremendously enjoyed our visit. We intended to stay two hours but enjoyed it so much we stayed four, including the cafe and gift shop. All the plant displays were fascinating to see and the staff was knowledgeable. We would have walked the trails if not forced indoors by torrential rain. Still, the visit was worth the price. Footnote: The... More

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