An absolutely great place to get away from the hec...

An absolutely great place to get away from the hectic chores and responsibilities that come with everyday life. My girlfriend and I took a trip to the Botanic Gardens in September and we did not regret it one bit. If you're looking to "escape," this is truly a beautiful, well-upkept scenic area with plenty of nature to admire. There are so many different types of plants and flowers, lots of trails to explore, the landscape is expansive, there are both indoor and outdoor exhibits, and, not to mention, a Japanese style garden with a small lake and lily pads. The science observatory was a nice addition to the gardens, which gave informative displays on space, planets, and butterflies. As an added bonus, they have live music concerts if you are interested in that as well. In my opinion - you can't go wrong with the restaurants either, which have a great selection of food such as wood fired pizza, which we ordered and was fantastic, burgers, salads, chicken and Italian pasta, tuna, and vegetarian meals as well. This is the perfect place for a date to really connect with the person you're with, because the atmosphere and environment promote light and peaceful conversation. The gift shop was very cute as well, and I highly enjoyed the artistic picture frames, candles, and other home decor that it had to offer. The price for admission is reasonable as well, so I can't complain! This is a must visit family-oriented attraction for anyone traveling through Denver, or for residents themselves who have never been.