We went here on Mother's day weekend while visiting Denver. There was no admission fee because the gardens were having their annual plant sale. I'm sure the gardens are really lovely in about a month or so when more plants are in bloom. The tulips, peonies, iris, daffodils and other early flowering plants were pretty. The grounds were really nice... More

Early May (this year) wasn't a great time to visit, being the Spring blooms and plantings had not yet been done, but it was still lovely. I'd imagine anytime visiting after Memorial Weekend would be sublime.

Heavy spring snows and cold temperatures have slowed the flower season along Colorado’s Front Range. Our May 7 visit with friends to the Denver Botanic Gardens was too early to see many flowers in bloom, but provided a fine opportunity to explore the grounds, buildings and outdoor sculpture exhibit. Our guide gave very informative historical, contemporary and architectural discussions of... More

Our visit to the Denver Botanical Gardens was nice. It was still quite chilly and many of the plants have yet to bloom and some have yet to even bud. But what was flourishing in the early Spring was very lovely. I especially loved the tropical conservatory and the Japanese Garden. I wish we were able to come back in... More

Not really interested in plants but accompanied my wife through the Gardens and I have to admit the plantings and diplays held my interest.

To be fair to this facility, I think we visited too early. May is apparently the end of winter, rather than the beginning of spring in Denver. Plants were just beginning to bud. The gardens themselves didn't appear to be very well kept. The greenhouses and hothouses had some fabulous plants, but for the cost of admission - there just... More

We listened to one of the orchid transplanting sessions - very interesting. We enjoyed walking around outside... even in the winter.

The location of this gem, hidden inside a neighborhood, adds to the sense that you've made a discovery here. It's tucked away in an urban neighborhood in such a way that it begs for exploration. The recent renovations were done with impeccable taste and an eye for detail. The childrens' gardens are incredible! Water features offer cool relief in the... More

good food to have while you are visiting gardens, better than most attractions. Order at counter and sit in the restaurant or on the patio. Decent food quick.