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Norfolk Botanical Garden

6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518
757 441 5830
Ranked #1 of 18 attractions in Norfolk
4.5 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Biking
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Franklin, Virginia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Acres and acres of flowers and trails! Take a day and a lunch. Ride the trolley when you get tired or take the boat. More

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Apalachicola
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Wonderful collection. Best spring through fall. I have visited many times. Used to go to the area for research on my PhD More

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Chesapeake, Virginia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This is one of our go-to places for a weekend walk away from home. The garden is beautifully landscaped and maintained, and offers something new every season - sometimes every month. The children's area is a new favorite now that we have a grandson - the fountains and play houses offer hours of enjoyment. Get a membership and visit often! More

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Moyock, North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Went with my child on a class trip for the first time and it was breathtakingly beautiful!! I love the kids area they have and I can not wait to go back. More

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Michigan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

So I missed my morning flight and reshceduled, suddenly finding myself with 4 hours to kill! The botanical gardens were very nice to walk through. There is a back gate that allows you entrance right from the terminal. Well maintained paths and walkways led to surprise after surprise. I can picture myself going here with my family and easily spending... More

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Hampton, Virginia, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Beautiful butterfly garden, nice landscaping, very relaxing walk...nice areas for photos...weddings More

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Virginia Beach
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

They do a nice job with Christmas lighting. At other times of the year there are lecture/walks and there is tram ride service for the handicapped. More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

They keep the gardens up. Nice tram ride. i used to own the restaurant in here.This is a fun way to spend an afternoon. The gardens are truly beautiful, My favorite is the renaissence garden. Check the paper they have things going on all the time. BEST Christmas light show anywhere! More

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SE Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Peaceful paths winding through huge beds of every imaginable kind of flower. There is something in bloom here nearly all year round. The spring bulbs are amazing. Crepe myrtles in high summer, azaleas and rhododendrons in the spring and many kinds of mums and blazing trees in the fall. At Christmas there is a wonderful lighted fairyland to drive through. More

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Salisbury
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

No matter how many times we visit Norfolk, we always take time to tour the Norfolk Botanical Garden. They have a tram and/or boat ride; both are very nice. And, you can get off the tram and walk around in specific areas. It is always beautiful and brings us such joy! More

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