Fantastic light display! Very friendly staff and truely an experience if you are new to the Atlanta area or visiting. I visted the Gardens in december, but I imagine it is just as interesting during peak flower seasons, highly recommend!
I've been to many Christmas light exhibits and this one is by far the most enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!
Wonderful garden! Definitely worth the membership! Great for adults as well as children.
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is a wonderful visit! Always different, always exceptional. The Holiday Lights exhibit is absolutely worth the admission and the time commitment! As you wander through the gardens, you continue to encounter even more wonderful things - the Lady in the Garden, the Dancing Lights that change colors in exact time to the music, The Orbs on the lawn that change colors and flash in time with your favorite Christmas music - the list continues! A visit to the Gardens at Christmas is a family tradition, and it is always unique and never boring!
Actual rating: 4.8
The gardens are stunning, and the ever changing flowers make every visit one worth doing.
Why the 4 stars? Honestly, it is mostly because of the price. The price isn't necessarily bad, but when I was last there the storms had ravaged the tulips leaving most of them in really bad shape. I understand that going to a garden carries the expectation of possible did appointment (flowers haven't bloomed, weather probelms, etc), which is why my actual rating is 4.8, but on a personal note, the price seems a bit to high.
With that said, however, the Earth Goddess statue is stunning, and the walking bridge is relaxing. The gardens do a great job of making a laid-back atmosphere.
I've been to the Gardens twice now, and I have every intention of going back!
Beautiful grounds, truly worth the price of admission. They sell beer and wine that you can walk the grounds with.
First time visiting today. Very enjoyable. Very well done. We enjoyed it all. The orchids were amazing.
We love to walk through the forest when the leaves are changing, just starting now. A very relaxing visit today, had lunch there as well.
One of my Favorite destinations in Atlanta...rare plants and eclectic gardens..... Great family time.
Attended opening night of the light show for a birthday/anniversary date night. My husband and I really enjoyed the lights.
Might be more enjoyable if isn't hot. Has nice shaded areas. Alice In. Wonderland displays are beautiful.
One of the finest gardens in America. The Dorothy Fuqua Orchid Center is majestic. Perhaps the best Orchid Center in the world. New restaurant is world class. A must visit. Spectacular leader in Mary Pat Matheson
Went for the Christmas lights. They were beautiful! So many blinking lights. A lot of people were there. Wish they had more food places for all the people
there.
This place is gorgeous! I wish I had planned my day better to have more time here.
I loved their light show for Christmas this year!! They added a musical twinkle light area and it is beautiful. Still great hot chocolate and cider options to keep you warm. This is a must for the holidays!
Wonderful!! Second only to Longwood Gardens in PA. So we'll designed and maintained!!
Longhorn is a great place to host an event. Professional staff! Clean venue!
went with my family for Thanksgiving. it was absolutely delightful.
My first time visiting and I decided to take my family out...when it was raining! It was actually very nice. The staff was super friendly, and helped us navigate around the garden. The only downfall was many areas were closed due to Covid. So I will definitely be back to update my review! Looking forward to attending an evening event!! However, I thought it was so amazing we became members!! Cannot wait to see the garden during Christmas
Plan to be here for hours, so much to explore!! Very friendly staff.
Beautiful. Gardens very well designed. Excekebte to share with the family.
A must visit on a downtown Atlanta trip. Christmas lights event is an added seasonal attraction here. Awesome topiaries, well maintained gardens. Enjoyed peacefully..
I came in the winter which is partially why I'm giving it a low rating. I would recommend coming in the spring or summer when there are more things blooming.
The best experience was worth it. Beautiful and calm. I would like come back again.
Beautiful place. Hoping to make a cocktail event there at some point.
Top notch holiday display. Large groups can be cumbersome. Do it during the week if at all possible. If you plan on doing the discount late session buy online before hand.
One of the best and most beautiful spots in Atlanta to relax and unwind. Great special exhibits and fun displays, orchids, fountains. Also, one of the best views of Atlanta skyline.
Visited in late October. Lots to see. Frogs, plants, the exhibits. Lots of walking with with great views. Nice activity if you have young kids.
A beautiful botanical garden accessible by car and bicycle. Makes a great stop on a bike ride through Pierrepont Park. Incredible collection of orchids and nice outdoor spaces. Recommended.
Everytime I visit I find something I missed on the previous trip. It's so lovely, peaceful, and beautiful. If I lived closer, I'd go everyday! I love the benches that are set out throughout the garden. They help you actually stop and smell/admire the flowers.
This place is amazing! The garden's many plants frame incredible views of the surrounding landscape as well as exquisite botanical sculptures situated throughout the park. A great place for a date or romantic walk!
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens are a delight. We have lived in Atlanta for 18 years, and while others in my family have been over the years, I visited for the first time recently because my husband had purchased a family pass. I generally dislike crowds and this type of environment, but the gardens are so well laid out that you don't feel like you are in a mass of people. The exhibits are worth the trip! We enjoyed it so much we purchased another membership this year.
I just love Botanical gardens it's a beautiful place!
Great place to go with the family. Plenty to see and you can see most of it in a couple of hours.
Beautiful, relaxing and peaceful place to visit. Don't miss it
Gorgeous and easy to wander around with children. Excited to see everything bloom this Spring and Summer.
This place is so great. Its garden, and art gallery, and a miniature zoo in one. So relaxing and beautiful. And it wasn't crowded at all on a late Friday afternoon. The staff is laid back and helpful, and everything is clean. There is some really fun music pumped into the buildings too. This is a great place to go with a family to just to relax by yourself for an afternoon, especially if your trying to socially distance or take photos, or just relax.
Very pretty, kind of boring, quick to walk through, pricey for what it is and exaggerated online. It's cool though.
Mellow setting..
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Great family and friends event for the holidays and year round.
Beautiful gardens!!...the Chihuly exhibit at night was awesome!!!
This place is spectacular. You could easily spend a good portion of your day walking around admiring all the plants and exhibits.
It was absolutely beautiful! The guests need to be better about social distancing but the garden is illuminated beautifully.
Most beautiful place I have ever seen! A must see if you are either new to town, just visiting, or a long time native. They change up the scenery depending on the season, and this was my first year going to see the winter light show- totally worth it!!
We went to see the Christmas lights. It was raining but we still had a wonderful time. Hot Chocolate, S'mores and fireplaces set about to bring coziness to the garden. We'll definitely be coming back.
They are closed on Monday, but the staff was still friendly and helpful.
This place is a nice getaway within the city of Atlanta for beautiful picturesque flowers, plants, and nice walking trails. They have an Alice in Wonderland theme now and it is awesome.
We love the Christmas events and they offer some of the best camps for kids in the summer! The cooking camps are outstanding.
Beautiful flowers and plants, wonderful grounds, great children's area. Just lovely.
Always a good time! Love the special events here. On a hot day kids can play in the splash ground. Orchids are nice...piedmont park is also fun. Some more food options that are open regularly would be a plus but we bring snacks and plenty of water. Christmas lights are the best!
So beautiful are the exhibits indoors and out. It's a great place for young kids with the rope bridges, playhouse and splash pad, as well as the frog pond, indoor turtles and characters made out of plants.
A wonderful place, we visited the garden Christmas lights. It was an amazing experience.
A great family outing. Wish we had two days to soak it all in.
I loved it my kids loved it...it was a great way to escape the everyday hustle...stress free walking in comparison to the zoo and six flags...
You have to pay for parking if you want go I side the park with your car or park outside and walk to the park. The alice wonderland display it not free and required advanced ticket purchase because they are limited ticket. Sale are $21 per adult
Atlanta Botanical Garden: A Haven for Nature Lovers
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30-acre oasis located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. It was founded in 1976 with the mission to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment. Since then, it has become one of the most popular attractions in Georgia, drawing visitors from all over the world.
The garden is home to over 30 different gardens and collections that showcase a wide variety of plants from around the world. Visitors can explore everything from tropical rainforests to desert landscapes, as well as themed gardens like the Japanese Garden or Children's Garden.
One of the highlights of the Atlanta Botanical Garden is its collection of orchids. With over 2,000 species on display throughout the year, it's one of the largest orchid collections in any public garden in America. The Fuqua Orchid Center houses many rare and endangered species that are being conserved through careful cultivation.
Another must-see attraction at Atlanta Botanical Garden is its seasonal displays. Every year during springtime (March-April), visitors can enjoy thousands of tulips blooming throughout various parts of garden which creates an amazing view for photography lovers. During summer (May-August), there are colorful annuals planted throughout different areas which makes it perfect for family picnics or just relaxing under shade trees while enjoying nature’s beauty.
In addition to its stunning plant displays, Atlanta Botanical Garden also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout year such as classes on gardening techniques or cooking with herbs grown at garden itself; concerts featuring local musicians; art exhibits showcasing works inspired by nature; and much more!
For those who want to learn more about horticulture or botany field itself can take advantage by attending workshops offered by experts who work at this botanical garden which provides hands-on experience with plants grown here.
The Atlanta Botanical Garden also plays an important role in conservation efforts both locally and globally through partnerships with other organizations such as The Nature Conservancy or World Wildlife Fund etc., helping protect endangered species like monarch butterflies whose population has been declining rapidly due to habitat loss caused by human activities like deforestation etc..
Overall, if you're looking for a peaceful escape from city life while still being within city limits then visiting this beautiful botanical garden should be on your list! With so much natural beauty surrounding you everywhere you look combined with educational opportunities available here make it perfect destination not only for tourists but also locals alike!
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