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San Antonio Botanical Garden vs Institute of Texan Cultures
Both are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, San Antonio Botanical Garden ranks marginally better than Institute of Texan Cultures. San Antonio Botanical Garden ranks #5 in San Antonio with positive reviews from 6 reviews like Where, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
San Antonio Botanical Garden
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555 Funston, San Antonio, TX 78209
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Fodor's
"Step into 33 acres of formal gardens, wildflower-spangled meadows, native Texas vegetation, and a "touch and smell" garden specially designed for blind people."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This expertly tended, 33-acre garden complex showcases native Texas flora."
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Afar Magazine
"A wonderful place to get lost in daydreams, and maybe learn a little something about some fascinating plants."
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"The San Antonio Botanical Garden offers concerts, children’s activities and educational events. Plus—of course—don’t miss the thousands of flowers on display."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Separate areas for roses, herbs and native plants are found within these 33-acre gardens."
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Institute of Texan Cultures
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801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's
"This interactive museum affiliated with the University of Texas focuses on the 25 ethnic groups who have made Texas what it is today."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Thirty cultures have made Texas what it is; explore them at the museum of the Institute of Texan Cultures."
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Where
"This University of Texas San Antonio museum is devoted to the preservation and progression of Texas culture through science, education and history."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Twenty-seven distinct ethnic and cultural groups are profiled at this HemisFair Park heritage museum. An outdoor interpretive area replicates a 19C pioneer village."
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Frommer's
"Much like an upside-down pyramid rising from the grounds of HemisFair Park, this 182,000-sq. ft. complex houses a museum, library, and archive."
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