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San Antonio Botanical Garden

555 Funston, San Antonio, TX 78209
210 207 3250
Ranked #14 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Description: A wide range of plants from Texas and around the world spread out over 33 acres.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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San Antonio, Texas
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

If you have some free time visit the Gardens. This place is alive and growing, despite the roaring hot temperatures of Texas. Lots of care and work, keep the Gardens rich and green year-round. I enjoyed seeing that, despite the arid hot climate fantastic green and colorful growth is doable and beautiful. More

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Oakland, Mississippi
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We spent almost an entire day here at THE highlight of our trip. Take the #7 Bus for $1.10 and prepare to be amazed and the vast array of flowers and plants they have here. Everything from Cacti to succulents to a Japanese Garden and everything in between. Do NOT miss lunch here for the very best food we had... More

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New Braunfels
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

If you need to get away from the hussle and bussle of everyday life, come to the gardens to unwind. Spend some time walking around the pond that is nestled in the back towards the left of the property and you will feel your batteries recharge. We have been members for years and at times use the gardens for portrait... More

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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Located between Manke Park and Fort Sam Houston, the SABC is a cool oasis in the middle of the Texas heat. Not far from the Witte Museum and Brackenridge Park. Ifa you like-a da flowers, go see, do. A bonus, sometime play and concerts are performed outdoors here. More

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Poulsbo, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

I love being in the outdoors and enjoy looking at flowers. It was a fun day to go to the Botanical Gardens in mid October and still see some beautiful flowers. i particularly liked the rose garden. I also found there were areas to sit and relax in the gardens. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

really great place to take a stroll with loved ones, great to take pictures. flowers are always in bloom and its so peaceful.there area coy fish swimming around and a nice gazebo to sit in and look down upon the flowing water and beautiful landscaping. More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We visit gardens wherever we travel and this has to rate as one of the best ever. The director's eye for design is amazing and there was a 'Wow' round every corner. Botanical Gardens are usually educative and interesting but in addition this one is just so beautiful. The scale is majestic on the whole but each part is personal... More

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Atlanta, GA
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

The San Antonio Botanical Gardens are located at the “end of the line” for the number 7 sightseer bus line. The gardens have recently been expanded and now include a rose area, Japanese garden, conservatory with desert climate, vegetable garden, cacti and succulents, wild flowers and separate sections for each of the primary climate zones of TX. There are trained... More

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Crestview, FL
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

It is a new and growing place. The grounds are beautifully kept and they have some interesting as well as exotic plants and flowers. The grotto was beautiful and the Japanese garden was so refreshing with the pond and fish. There is a restaurant on the grounds that serves bistro style food. I found the soup to be very bland,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Years ago we had read about the Botanical Gardens in San Antonio. This third visit we finally got to see it and we sure glad we did. It was wonderful and with the early spring the flowers were in full bloom. What also really impressed us; there have the 3 different regions of TX represented in floor and fauna (Hill... More

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