General Admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Ticket
Description
York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections on 24 acres that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and celebrate a Western identity and a unique high altitude climate and geography. Many of the innovative gardens are models of drought-tolerance and showcase native and adapted plants that thrive in Western gardens. Throughout the Gardens, the time-honored traditions of European horticulture merge with a dynamic diversity of plants and design that represent the best in horticultural achievement.
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Denver Botanic Gardens began in 1951 and is one of the most visited and well-loved botanical gardens in the United States. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Gardens’ living collections encompass specimens from the tropics to the tundra, showcasing a plant palette chosen to thrive in Colorado’s semi-arid climate. The Gardens’ York Street location near Capitol Hill is a dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family – as well as world-class education and plant conservation research programs. The three-acre Mordecai Children’s Garden sits atop the parking structure and provides hands-on plant education and play spring through fall (open seasonally). While most of the gardens highlights Colorado native plants, there are beautiful gardens designed to showcase plants from around the globe, including Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, Patagonia, South and Central America and beyond. Special events, art exhibitions and guided tours takes place throughout the year. Nearly all of the York St location is wheelchair and stroller accessible; there are a few gravel paths and stairs, but different routes can be taken to see the area. Two dining options: Offshoots Café (open all year) and The Hive Garden Bistro (three-season) offer full meals, snacks and beverages. The Shop at the Gardens presents an incredible selection of garden-related tools, books and décor, along with locally-crafted home décor, tabletop items, accessories and bath and body items. A children’s section has a great selection of educational tools, books and toys. *Does not include admission to specially ticketed events such as Blossoms of Light.
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(339)
Beautiful garden . My favorite areas were the lily ponds
(Had full review entered & at last step, it disappeared, no draft - frustrating Trip Adv! You get a partial one now.) Hadn’t planned to go here but we had a time slot this would work well for so booked through Trip Advisor & $15 of rewards I had built up for writing reviews or something almost paid for one ticket. Yay. Anyway, after figuring out parking in the deck across street, entry was fine except for a friendly but unwanted solicitation from a Sierra Club activist outside (was that sanctioned by the garden?). Once in, they could help first timers with more instruction. We wandered in & made our way to an info stand where a friendly staffer gave us a suggested route & highlights. Don’t miss the large tropical greenhouse with some massive & interesting specimens. Back outside, the sprawling complex covers a myriad of flowers, trees & other plants. The garden might benefit by a few more “you are here” sign/maps in order to keep orientation & help you navigate the different areas. You can also stop in for food at one of several locations, which we did for lunch.
Needed an afternoon outing in Denver while at the Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention. Spent an hour strolling the grounds and enjoying the wide variety of local fauna. My only regret is that my friend Nancy and I did not have enough time to thoroughly enjoy the full gardens. We were able to make the most of our one hour. Definitely a bucket list item when visiting Denver!
Unlike impressive, year round ones I’ve been to, this one was pretty much all outdoors (as far as plants go). Left the tranquil, low-humidity mountain environment today to come to this, so wish we’d known. At nearly $20/person, I so hope local tax payers don’t have to pay a lot for this small one(!)
Beautiful experience and grounds. Could go back again as I would want to spend more time there.
Wonderful experience and well worth the cost. Loved the different spaces and the overall atmosphere.
The gardens are beautiful and vast. Well kept and very peaceful. We hadn’t been for over 2 years, and feel like we’ve missed out!! We plan to go again soon.
The gardens are wonderful. I enjoyed the variety of plantings. The greenhouse was very interesting and informative. The bistro was also good and reasonably priced.
Worth the trip, great serene walkthroughs.
More shade than expected so it wasn’t too hot even in late June. A good way to spend time with my teen.
