Great experience for the entire family. Try to time your visit based on cooler weather. This is an outside event and the summer heat can take be a little rough. Especially with little ones.
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Ranked #9 of 176 attractions in Austin
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Type: Gardens
Description: Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.
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She said yes. I blame the flowers. The best times are late spring and mid fall. A lovely spot with Japanese influences and a dictionary of wild flowers. Just amazing.
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Great place to spend the day. Don't miss the Japanese Gardens and the rose gardens.
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I had a good time strolling about. The layout is a bit confusing and it would help if there were directions/arrows on the paths to help u get around. The roses were not really in season when I was there so I suppose I missed out, but the Japanese gardens were so gorgeous and tranquil. And I absolutely loved the...
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It is not as nice as other botanical gardens across the US, but it was a nice diversion from the bustle of 6th Street.
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We enjoyed a lovely afternoon, evening for a wedding. It is a beautifully landscaped area and a perfect place for an outdoor wedding. Very peaceful. Loved it
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Good place to meander when time is of no issue. Spots of inspiration for those who garden.
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I have really enjoyed so much flora here in Dallas arborateum and other botanical gardens around the area.
For certain if anyone may visit the hill country, I highly recommend to cherish their moments indulging their visit to Zilker botanical garden.....Very serene and mesmorizing
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Sorry we did not have more time to spend at the gardens.
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The Japanese garden was extraordinary. It was not formal like others that I have visted, but combined rock, trees, water, water plants with trails and bridges to create something really beautiful. It is on multiple levels and the only bad part is coming back up to parking lot level! The climb back up can be done gradually visiting the rose...
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