The Missouri Botanical Gardens are by far one of t...

The Missouri Botanical Gardens are by far one of the finest, if not THE finest, of all the Botanical Gardens in the USA; they're certainly one of the highlights of St. Louis. One of the best things about St. Louis is the large amount of free activities available, but Missouri Botanical Gardens aren't one of those free activities. Even so, the price is well worth it. The gardens offer a fanciful retreat year round and are often the site of many lovely events throughout the year such as Jazz Concerts and the Japanese Festival.

There are so many different varieties of gardens. You'll be enchanted by the floating glass work of renowned artist Dale Chihuly and entranced as dragonflies and butterflies dance around you in the Butterfly garden. My favorite highlights, however, are the serene Chinese Friendship Garden and the peaceful Japanese Garden. It's a wonderful place for a stroll.

I certainly recommend the Missouri Botanical Gardens!