Alaska Botanical Garden
Alaska Botanical Garden
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Take in the beauty of Alaska's native flora and northern-hardy perennials at this tranquil garden located amidst 110 acres of boreal forest. View perennial, herb, alpine rock and wildflower gardens. Walk on nature trails, enjoy our Gold Medal Peony Collection and visit our Anchorage Heritage Garden. The main paved loop is about a half mile. ABG is a completely outdoor facility with a small gift shop. There are currently no greenhouses or indoor facilities. We are open year round, but snow covered in the winter. The fence surrounding the garden keeps the moose out, but bears can come and go. ABG is a private non-profit, we received no state or municipal funding. ABG is supported by entry fees, memberships, donations, program fees, gift shop sales and corporate sponsorship. If you have any questions please feel free to visit our website or call the office. We hope you enjoy your visit and thank you for supporting the garden!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Isabella Robinson
Blue Springs, MO
Jun 2022 • Friends
It felt overpriced, unkept, difficult to find, and a waste of time on our once in a life time trip to Anchorage, Alaska. Upon arrival, it’s parking lot is a charter school. After an unnecessary amount of time of looking, we went in and paid an already unreasonable amount of money without even knowing what we were getting ourselves into. The entire place seems unkept. It’s not very pretty to look at, even walking through all the “trails” it had with what little flowers they offered. It honestly should have been free. If it was, I don’t think I would have felt like I wasted so much of my time and money. Definitely a skip if you’re visiting Alaska, but even if I lived here I wouldn’t visit.
Written June 14, 2022
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We are sorry the Garden didn't meet your expectations. If you contact us, we are happy to provide a refund electronically or we can send cash if needed. The Gardens are laboriously maintained by staff and volunteers. We noted you provided a similar review of another local museum. We sincerely hope the remainder of your trip was enjoyable an rewarding.
Written June 16, 2022
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Lori T
Dawsonville, GA
Aug 2021 • Couples
We had some time before our evening flight home and the sun was shining, so we decided to go to the botanical gardens, and I'm glad we did. Although not large, the gardens are well organized and well maintained. The level paved half-mile pathway meanders through woodlands, breaking out into various themed gardens. The labeling of individual plants was extensive and helpful. The highlight of our visit was the staff members who took time out from their gardening tasks to answer my many questions. They patiently explained the difference between the various berries I had seen in the wild. I recommend a visit, especially when the weather is nice.
Written August 3, 2021
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Alaskan Karen
Sun City, AZ
Jul 2021 • Friends
A guided tour was quite helpful in understanding the types of vegetation and placement. Our tour guide gave me advice on many types of plants I have and how to care for them. The gardens are now a “must see” for folks who visit Alaska. As we were leaving, a large porcupine waddled down the exit road in front of us! So fun!
Written July 6, 2021
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Tricia B
Wisconsin
Jul 2022 • Family
I questioned whether or not I wanted to spend the money to walk through the botanical gardens. I'm so glad my teenage son wanted to check it out. Even though the main paved loop is only about half mile long, there were plenty of areas to check out off the main path. All the gardens are well kept and labeled. I loved all the art work that was integrated into the gardens too. I live in a zone 4 so it was really interesting to see the endless possibilities that grow in a similar climate. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys nature! Absolutely beautiful!
Written August 4, 2022
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575robertu
Albury, Australia
Aug 2023 • Couples
We visited the garden at the suggestion of the travel people in the log cabin on 4th. Great place with 800 m sealed worth through a variety if different garden types. There is also free shuttle that will drop you off and pick you up. The ride out takes about an hour because you pick up and drop off at other sites.
Written August 21, 2023
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Jun 2021 • Family
The unavoidable exhibit of mosquitoes was frightfully disappointing. They aren’t very colorful and all appeared to be of the same species. None were labeled, nor was the staff particularly knowledgeable or helpful. But what the exhibit lacked in diversity, it made up for in quantity. I easily got 15 bites in the span of a half hour. Only my face and hands were exposed.
The plants were nice though, if you’re into that sort of thing…
The plants were nice though, if you’re into that sort of thing…
Written June 21, 2021
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LAMMER13
Rochester Hills, MI
Jun 2023 • Solo
The gardens are laid out by type (native plants, herbs, etc). Spend an hour or two walking through the different areas. The garden paths are easily navigated. Many of the flowers were in full bloom. A nice way to spend time with Mother Nature. The plants are very nicely labeled. There are also some lovely garden sculptures along the way. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy nature.
Written June 19, 2023
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Tamara M
Boulder, CO
Jul 2020 • Solo
Spent a couple of hours wandering gardens. The main path is paved and 1/2 mile in length. There are a few additional gravel paths. There are benches located at or in the different gardens allowing you to sit and relax to observe and watch nature. The types of plants are a nice variety and the colors and sizes of some of the plants are amazing.
Written July 5, 2020
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morad7
South TX
Jul 2022
We must have hit the Alaska botanical Garden at the perfect time. Everywhere you looked things were in full bloom. We were here on July 3. It was a beautiful sunny day, actually hot. We did take the complimentary shuttle from the Visitor Center in downtown Anchorage. We've been to larger gardens, but definitely not any with as cold a climate as Anchorage, so easy to understand the size. Great way to spend part of an afternoon.
Written July 16, 2022
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Linda W
Falls Church, VA
in the herb garden for a family wedding! Only 2 negatives - we didn't have time to actually tour the whole garden due the the wedding; got to see only the herb garden. 2nd negative is really for most of AK in the summertime - be sure to take bug spray that is HEAVY on the DEET - mosquitoes are very large, hungry and numerous!
Written July 7, 2006
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Alaska Botanical Garden
Anchorage, Alaska
Hello Jim. We sincerely apologize for overlooking your question. We only recently regained access to our TripAdvisor account. To answer your question, no, there is no cafe. We have tried provided various types of food for visitors in the past couple of years but there isn't enough demand to justify maintaining the food.
Written May 19, 2020
Dorothy T
Thonotosassa, Florida
Is there public transportation to the Botanical Gardens the 1st week in June from downtown Anchorage?
Written November 30, 2016
AkBotanicalGarden
Anchorage, Alaska
Hi There,
Sorry for the delayed reply! The cost is $12 per adult, $10 student, senior, military and $8 children ages 5 - 17. Children under 5 are free. The garden is open daylight hours (you can actually visit anytime) staff are at the garden 7 days a week 10 am - 4 pm starting 5/28/2016. If you have any other question feel free to reach me at 907-770-3692 ext 0 or my email which is listed on our website.
Brie Xavier
Office & Membership Manager
Written May 27, 2016
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