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Missouri Botanical Garden


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 108 attractions in Saint Louis
Traveler Description: The Missouri Botanical Garden (www.mobot.org) is a world class botanical garden and research facility. It was founded by Henry Shaw, an immigrant from more »
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Attraction type: Garden, Other
Address: 4344 Shaw St Saint Louis, MO 63110
Tel: 314 577 9400

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4 of 5 stars
momof2ofallon 1 contribution
o'fallon, mo
Jul 14, 2009

We have been going to the gardens for 10 years and bringing a picnic lunch. We were greeted at the car by an unfriendly guard telling us there was no picnicing on the grounds, including the parking lot. While I understand the policies have changed, the way in which it was enforced was fairly hostel. Not to mention, I felt... more

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5 of 5 stars
mindylewis 42 contributions
Salem
Jun 24, 2009

A must see, we were there for 3 hrs and were kind of hurrying it along. You could spend the how day and still maybe miss something. more

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5 of 5 stars
lynnridge 5 contributions
lynnridge
Jun 8, 2009

Absolutely beautiful! Loved the grounds. Spent at least two hours walking around. Came back home with great ideas for our own backyard. It's a must see for the young and old alike. It has something for everyone. Additional bonus - we were there on the Fourth of July and got in free! more

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5 of 5 stars
TTTStLou 18 contributions
St. Louis
May 14, 2009

I live in St. Louis are and make it a point to visit the Botanical Garden a couple of times a year. By contrast, I haven't been to the Arch in 15 or 20 years. I have brought my little girl. now three, the last few times and she's have just had a blast, between the flowers, fountains, tropical rain... more

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5 of 5 stars
whatshesaid31 4 contributions
Milwaukee, WI
Apr 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The gardens were very beautiful and extensive. The price was phenomenal compared to other gardens I have visited (only $8.00 per person). The garden was definitely a highlight of my vacation, and I highly recommend it to other travelers. more

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5 of 5 stars
kthmiles 4 contributions
Imperial, MO
Apr 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This place is just great. I took my 4 & 6 year old boys there, and they had a blast! The kids area is loaded for things to do, young kids & older kids. We went in April and it was beautiful there. Lots of walking, so wear your walking shoes. The kids loved feeding the fish in the Chinese... more

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5 of 5 stars
JohnTheBear 4,333 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Feb 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

One of the older and classier gardens in the country, but not without some ultra-modern stuff as well. We were fortunate enough to visit during an excellent Japanese festival. The Chinese and Turkish gardens are out of the ordinary. Good conservatory and original founder's mansion also on site. This is a first-class botanical garden and should not be missed. Highly... more

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5 of 5 stars
idclaire 46 contributions
Mattoon, Illinois
Jul 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is an inexpensive place to take family. It is also an interesting beautiful place for just couples. There are childrens gardens, Japanese gardens, domestic gardens, exquisite statues and artwork in the gardens. An absolutely beautiful place to take pictures, or just simply tour the infinity of greenery and bountiful colors. There is a dome with a rainforest which entails... more

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5 of 5 stars
PBPD81 25 contributions
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Mar 20, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

It was a little early in the year to visit as there were very few flowers blooming but we still enjoyed the trip. The orchid show was in progress and it was a beautiful exhibit. Be prepared to walk I think it is almost 80 acres of gardens, there are plenty of places to stop and rest though. The summer... more

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4 of 5 stars
djboise 14 contributions
Pacific Northwest
Dec 17, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

This would rate as second only to the great Longwood Gardens in SW Pennsylvania in my book. The garden has a wide array of display beds and everything was extremely well groomed. To my surprise I thought that this was a more enjoyable experience than the Chicago Botanical Garden. Recommended. more

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Missouri Botanical Garden Address

4344 Shaw St, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Tel: 314 577 9400