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Denver Botanic Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 147 attractions in Denver
Traveler Description: Spanning more than 23 acres, this urban garden features more than 15,000 species from around the world.
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Attraction type: Garden, Other
Address: 1005 York Street Denver, CO 80206
Tel: 720-865-3500
Fax: 720-865-3713

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4 of 5 stars
RealRocketRon   18 contributions
Philadelphia, PA
Aug 10, 2009

We have been to several gardens in the US and Germany and my wife and I found this very nice. A lot of terrane with many different type of plants. Most of the gardens were very well maintained and those that weren't added character, so it may have been intential. We spent 2-3 hours here which is a long time... more

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5 of 5 stars
saholleman   29 contributions
Ft. Worth, TX
Jun 28, 2009

We've been to many gardens around the USA and this one is fantastic. My kids (16,8,4) really enjoyed it and fought over the camera. We had a great time. more

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2 of 5 stars
integrity8   14 contributions
California
Jun 18, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Oh well. Not as great as I expected. They take $1 off with AAA card and $2 off with a Chamber of Commerce (I think) coupon. Call ahead and ask about it. Not very shady in many parts, so some brought umbrellas to protect from sun. I happened to find the downtown aquarium a little more appealing, but pricey. At... more

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5 of 5 stars
Momzilla42   9 contributions
Aurora CO
Feb 21, 2008

We went during the winter to one of the free days, and it was nice. There isn't too much to see in the winter, but they had some good inside displays and the kids got to take home their own peanut or soy bean plant, which was kind of neat. Looking at the grounds which were still sort of brown... more

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5 of 5 stars
houstonturtle   81 contributions
Houston, Texas
Jul 12, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I stumbled upon this place while driving around Denver killing time until my coworkers arrived on a later flight. The gardens are a peaceful sanctuary in the middle of town. It has nicely manicured gardens, a riot of plants and flowers, and an interesting collection of sculptures. It has several "corners" where you can just sit and absorb the smells... more

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5 of 5 stars
BunSmoke   4 contributions
Salt Lake City, UT
Mar 21, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

My family enjoyed a fine visit to the gardens starting at around 9:00 a.m. Check the hours of the garden, but I think they might open as early as 8:00 a.m. and the garden experience is quiet and relaxed at that time in the morning. My kids shared the enthusiasm that I had as a kid for visiting the giant... more

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5 of 5 stars
honu-lover   60 contributions
Kihei, Hawaii
Oct 11, 2005
8/8 found this review helpful

Actually, I was just killing time, until my daughter got off work, and the garden was very close to the Cherry Creek Mall, so I paid a visit. The cool October morning soon turned warm in the afternoon, and every plant and flower was wonderful to see and smell. Since I am a regular visitor to the Hawaiian islands, I... more

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5 of 5 stars
garymiller   90 contributions
Anchorage, Alaska
Jul 1, 2004
9/13 found this review helpful

huge, wonderful tropical house, library, and japanese, chinese, mediterranean gardens, espresso shop in garden, very well kept, one of the best gardens in the USA. wish we lived closer! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Denver, CO 80206
May 21, 2004
9/13 found this review helpful

CHAPUNGU: This extraordinary collection of over 80 contemporary Zimbabwe stone sculptures is the highly expressive artwork of the Shona people of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Africa. These hand-carved works are made of serpentine, verdite, opal, cobalt and springstone, and vary in shades of yellow, brown, red, green and gray. The pieces represent eight universally human themes and are displayed in... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Nov 10, 2003
5/8 found this review helpful

The botanic gardenms are wonderful. This is a must see for anyone who likes gardens. more

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Denver Botanic Gardens Address

1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
Tel: 720-865-3500 Fax: 720-865-3713