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Rio Grande Botanic Garden

2601 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 764-6200
Ranked #6 of 103 attractions in Albuquerque
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Colorado
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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The botanicals gardens opens at 9 AM. During my 5 days in town, I walked each morning for my exercise timing it to arrive at the gardens at 9, paid my $7 and did my cool down strolling amongst the flowers. No crowds, just me and the folks watering the plants. Fabulous. Highly recommend. More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We wanted to see the botanic gardens but didn't because they would not let us purchase a ticket for just the gardens. They only had a combo ticket with the aquarium. We did not want to see the aquarium. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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I went in December when the park was lit for Christmas which was amazingly beautiful. I went back in April when the spring flowers were blooming which was also incredible. I had a nice picnic inside the park and then walked around. More

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Love the way they get the plants to grow - and really like the water features of Japanese gardens More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

We couldn't get enough. My husband and I were in awe of the gardens. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. So much to see for all ages. I just wish the butterfly part was open the day we went. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

The Zoo is fantastic, animals well kept and in large areas. Such a clean and fun place for the whole family. Everytime we visit we see a new zoo baby. So much fun. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Beautiful; lots of bio-diversity. Japanese Gardens a must. More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

No matter what the season, you will not be disappointed! Just beautiful! More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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My wife and I really love going here when it is hot outside. The water features and the shade is nice an cool, and there is always something blooming. The kids (7&9) like the model train exibits and the water fowl, and the butterfly exibit when it is open. Lots of fun for the whole family; clean and not too... More

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Truckee, CA
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

The daffodils and tulips were in bloom and very pretty to see the sign of spring. The wind was blowing like crazy and so it was a quick trip around. It'll be really nice to go back when they do the spring clean up is done in the train garden. Well worth the look around if you enjoy this kind... More

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