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Red Butte Garden

300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
801-581-4747
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Part of the University of Utah, scenic garden features more than 150 acres of landscaped grounds and colorful flowers with walking paths and hiking...... more » Owner description: Part of the University of Utah, scenic garden features more than 150 acres of landscaped grounds and colorful flowers with walking paths and hiking trails. « less
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Provo, Utah
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Whether enjoying a delightful walk in the gardens and/or terrific entertainment opportunities this is a charming and delightful must place to visit for any age group. More

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carlsbad
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This was one of the most beautifully maintained gardens I have seen. It's natural yet well planned out. The children's garden was spectacular, the sculptures scattered throughout are very artistic and whimsical, the fragrance garden was so wonderful, I found it difficult to leave that area! I wanted to just roll around in all of the lovely scents! It's a... More

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Gallipolis, Ohio
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

You need to take the time to see these gardens. It takes about 2 hours or so to walk the beautifully kept gardens. The fragrance garden was just amazing. More

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Los Angeles, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

This place has one of the best maintained gardens that I have visited in the world. It is very natural in look, and not manicured, just beautiful. It will enhance your sense of smell and sight. Immediately next door is the Natural History Museum, so you can do two places in one day very easily. More

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Easton, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

My husband and I like the outdoors but in more of a strolling, gardening type of way than a "let's hike for four hours" type of way. Red Butte Gardens was the perfect place to enjoy the Utah environment in a relaxing setting. The gardens were lovely in late March when the first blooms were just opening and I imagine... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The gardens are stunning. It's always a nice place to visit, but they have fun festivals for families every now and then, so I'd check their schedules. More

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Saint Augustine, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Great place to walk through gardens and get exercise. More

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Minnesota
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

I thought this was a beautiful spot to enjoy not only the gardens but the lovely surrounding views. There are a lot of nice spots to sit and enjoy the beauty of the gardens. I didn't have a lot of time when I went so just took in the gardens and not the more extensive natural trails. Would love To... More

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buffalo, ny
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

i loved the option of wandering around the gardens and having lots of outdoor places to sit and do some work. i was bummed that it was $8 to get in, but i guess it's worth it. serious gardeners will love the variety of gardens, i enjoyed the fragrant garden while i read and did some quiet work. More

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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Yes, Spring time ... The wisteria and viburnum smell so-so lovely ... great fragrance. Don't think the paths are marked well even if you have a garden map, but the flowers, shrubs, grasses, and trees make-up fo it. Sit under the beautiful pergolas or swing and look at the garden plants before you. Parking ok. Go again in Summer and... More

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