Experts' Choice Award Denver Botanic Gardens
What the experts agree on
A tranquil urban oasis with 23-24 acres of diverse themed gardens, from alpine to desert to global landscapes. Experts praise it as a peaceful escape for strolling, ideal for families and plant lovers alike.
“A peaceful oasis perfect to stroll away an hour or two.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's "Plant species from Australia, South Africa, the Himalayas, and especially the western United States compose the horticultural displays in the thoughtfully laid-out theme gardens here." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you’re hankering for greenery, this 23-acre expanse of Rocky Mountains shrubbery is the perfect place in which to hide from the hustle and bustle of the city." Full review
Afar Magazine "Every kind of landscape imaginable is just a few yards in any direction." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"With 30 themed areas, these gardens are a tranquil oasis amid urban congestion." Full review
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Gentle paths meander through this paradise, best viewed from a platform suspended 40ft in an artificial banyan tree.
Travel + Leisure "An oasis in the city with a rotating lineup of sculptures and art, the Denver Botanic Gardens is family-friendly nature fun located just outside of downtown." Full review
Where "Twenty-four acres of gardens maintained for conservation, research and simple beauty." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A 24-acre oasis in the heart of the city, the Denver Botanic Gardens is home to North America's largest collection of plants from cold temperate climates"
Denver Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's "Twenty-three acres of outstanding outdoor and indoor gardens display plants native to the desert, plains, mountain foothills, and alpine zones" Full review
10Best Winner
"From mid-November through early January, the annual Blossoms of Light display uses hundreds of thousands of holiday lights to illuminate the winter beauty of the Denver Botanic Gardens...." Full review
National Geographic "Nestled adjacent to Cheesman Park, the Denver Botanic Gardens cover 23 acres and contain the world's largest collection of plants from cold temperate climates around the world. The park..."
