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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

183 Gore Creek Drive, Vail, CO 81657
970-476-0103
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Ranked #5 of 24 attractions in Vail
Type: Gardens
Description: This beautiful alpine botanical garden, located at the foot of Vail Mountain, is open to the public.
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Dillon, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

Fun and educational. Great place to walk around and view some pretty sights. The local KSS uses this place a lot for kids adventures, and local flower clubs meet regularly. Great place for a wedding!

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Houston
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

It was one of the most beautiful gardens we have ever seen. Our teenage son even go interested and flowers are "sissy."

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

I wanted to see the gardens despite the first snow of the season. It was delightful, especially covered in white snow and icicles. What a charming garden to visit any time of the year.

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Denver, Colorado
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48 reviews 48 reviews
22 attraction reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

Garden was blooming and waterfalls flowing in this early Fall timeframe. Wedding party was using the gardens for photography, which was outstanding in the warm Fall weather. Great garden for looking at various plants, or just sitting on one of the many benches and reading a good book.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2012

Beautiful gardens as tribute to Betty Ford. Appreciated by all ages. Almost missed it since not well advertised.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

immaculate and beautiful despite the dry weather, great gift shops with good gifts for grandchildren. Wonderful selection of books.

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Mesa, AZ
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

Nice gardens and they are free, nothing to base a whole trip on though, but worth the walk if you are in Vail

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New York, NY
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12 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

I had heard of the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, but had never been quite sure of what it was or where it was. The fun of going to Vail in the summer, rather than during ski season, is that we could explore a bit on our bicycles. We found the Alpine Gardens and spent some time wandering around and learning... More

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Henderson, Nevada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are a moderate walk to the West of the city. There is a lovely gift shop and plenty of space to rest and meditate while there. All alpine plants and flowers are marked...a huge task.

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Dallas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

There are diverse photo opportunities with the mountains, flowers, and waterfalls. It is very calming and beautiful. A casual morning stroll through the gardens is a very good experience. I suggest taking the bus from the village unless you prefer walking.

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