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Zilker Botanical Gardens


Zilker Botanical Gardens
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
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What's Near Zilker Botanical Gardens

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Hyatt Regency Austin $212 1.6 mi 2.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Hotel Saint Cecilia $500 1.8 mi 2.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Four Seasons Hotel Austin $374 1.9 mi 3.0 km 4 of 5 stars
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin $249 1.9 mi 3.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown $197 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Casa de Luz 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Flip Happy Crepes 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Uchi 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Zilker Metropolitan Park 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Zilker Playground 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Barton Springs Pool 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 201 attractions in Austin
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Traveler Description: Botanical Gardens includes 31 acres of land with plants that thrive in arid southwestern conditions.
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Attraction type: Garden
Address: 2220 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78746
Tel: 512 477 8672

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“Awesome gardens and FREE!”
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5 of 5 stars
TNcountrygirl911 22 contributions
NE Tennessee
Jul 8, 2009

I honestly did not expect such beautiful, lush gardens in such hot weather in July. The roses and iris were gone, but we still really enjoyed the Japanese gardens immensely ,the butterfly garden and the dinosaur section (and no kids were with us). It was one of the many highlights of our Austin trip and we enjoyed seeing the native... more

“Great place for the kids!”
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5 of 5 stars
WazzMommy 8 contributions
Pflugerville, Texas
May 6, 2008

I love taking my girls to the Botanical Gardens. During the week, admission and parking are free. There are lots of paths for the kids to run around on, and my girls love looking at the flowers. The ponds, waterfall, and Japanese gardens are also our favorites. more

“A nice break from the city”
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4 of 5 stars
MarttaH 85 contributions
Austin, Texas
May 2, 2008
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These botanical gardens were quite a bit bigger than expected! The rose garden, Japanese garden and pre-historic garden are all highlights. Other points of interest is the succulents garden, herb garden, butterfly walk and Austin's Green Garden which displays several small vignettes of plants that work well in the Austin area. Cool and inviting on a hot summer day, this... more

“Wonderful place to visit”
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5 of 5 stars
tinkerelle 5 contributions
Worthington, OH
Oct 5, 2007

I was in Austin on business and decided to check out the Zilker Botanical gardens. It was amazing, especially the Japanese reflection garden. Exquisite. Great place to meditate alone, have a romantic walk with your significant other, meet friends or bring the kids. more

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Zilker Botanical Gardens Address

2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746
Tel: 512 477 8672