Helen Fowler Library Denver Botanic Gardens Reviews

It looks kinda dead in winter but its a nice place to visit

Beautiful place to visit
Different species of beautiful plants in a great setting
Definitely worth the time!

Gotta see the Bonsai Pavilion and the Japanese Garden! Also, as far as I know, you can BYOB to have a picnic (at least we always have). There are a lot of great little nooks and quiet spots to enjoy a few hours any day, and not just in the warmer months.

Beautiful, but I wish they provided/sold water bottles. Especially when the weather is above 100 degrees.

Really cool place to explore for about 2 hours. Lots of fun paths to walk and cool exhibits inside. Really photogenic so this is a great spot to beef up your Instagram story. The park is well maintained, parking is easy and free, theres lots of cool shaded areas to lay down, talk, and rest.

Cool place for kids and lots of informative notes around the park explaining the plants and animals of the area.

This place is way more fun than I thought it would be. I really appreciated the variety of plants and habitats.

One of the best botanic gardens I've been to, and the people are so courteous, friendly and quick to answer questions.

A great place to visit! The lights were especially beautiful! Definitely recommend checking it out.

Nice , but not as good as I expected from google pics ...good for kids and families..water food drinks available, make sure you have sunblock and hats with you ..if you going on summer...little shade

It was a very beautiful garden. They have 2 art exhibits that they just opened in their new building. It was great to see them. My favorite gardens were the romantic and Japanese gardens. It was a no-touch entry, easy parking, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. You must at least stop in the gift shop, it's gorgeous and has a lot of special pieces within it!

Beautiful, huge open space that allows dogs. Lots of young folk with dogs

It is so lush, everywhere you look, there is beauty

Absolutely beautiful! I was there in late June and there was an abundance of blooming flowers and trees. The price is unbeatable for all the maintained gardens of which I believe there are about 50. My favorite was the bonsai garden. I liked how they also had indoor environments with flowers, plants, and birds. We went about 2 hours before they closed and it was not crowded. It would be a nice place to go on a date or just to sit and read a book and relax.

Well kept, expansive plantings, tropical section, kids garden, activities, gardens decorated and lighted during Christmas season, decent restaurants, knowledgeable staff, special programs/events

After being to an actual Japanese garden theirs could use some work... over all the plants arnt the focus when I come. There are usually neat sculptures or I need exercise this is a good place to go.

It's terrible if the weather is bad, however it is beautiful.

So pretty and peaceful. I'm now needing to re-landscape my yard with all the new flowers and plants I saw.

The diversity and beauty of the botanical gardens blew my mind. I could easily spend far more time here.

Im a hobby gardener and when I saw how big the variety and the way all the gardens were all laid out I was captivated. So much work goes into a place like this. If you are a plant person or just maybe looking for a serene place this is a good spot. When we visited the parking garage was full. We walked a couple blocks but it was worth it.

Beautiful place with lots of plant varietys/species. Great place to visit with friends and family.

Very beautiful place with many trails. The fall paints everything in bright colors, so I believe it is the best time to visit it.

I have been wanting to visit the Botanic Gardens for forever. My husband took me there last night as a birthday surprise and I loved it! So beautiful! We went to see "Blossoms of Light."

There's always something new to see here! They have a beautiful bonsai house, cactus house, Japanese Garden! If you have the chance to go to a concert here, do it! You can bring your own food and drinks and the experience is unforgettable.

I'm continually impressed by the amount of effort poured into maintenance and upkeep that keep the gardens looking fantastic. I took my daughter expecting to have a hard time keeping her engaged, and she loved it. The kids area offers free exploration kids with drawing supplies, binoculars, and magnifying glass to give them a different perspective on the world around then.

Denver Botanic Gardens is one of my favorites in the nation. I love how they can cram so many awesome things into their space. I didn't know that gardens could look simultaneously overgrown and perfectly manicured until I visited.

Beautiful, i spent hours here. There was so much to look at and the cafes help keep you cool in between gardens.

They have some wonderful art until mid-September. Even a Rodan!

Even though half the plants were gone it was still very nice

It was a lovely place to stroll around the beautiful landscape of flowers and trees.

Now because of the snow and the cold this is a disaster ... All dead ... I threw my money.

Very interesting for all plant lovers and very beautiful landscapes I love

The kiddo loved the lights, highly recommend going there during Christmas season. Much better than driving around looking at decorated houses.

Super interesting. Will have to come back during the summer season and when the closed areas open up.

Worth seeing and beautifully designed, that it is also very educational and interesting for children and play facilities are available.

Outstanding collection, well cared for, amazing variety and beauty.

beautiful flowers of many types - wonderful atmosphere.

Wonderful! Well kept, great kids garden above the parking structure and the main gardens are beautiful!

Slightly overpriced, in my opinion, but beautiful to walk around and beautiful event venue!

Whether in town for a couple days or a permanent resident of Denver, this is a MUST visit Denver attraction. The gardens are absolutely beautiful. They are open year round and every season brings something new. Additionally, they have great events ranging from music and concerts in the summer to their spring and fall markets to Blossoms of Light in the Winter. There really is something for everybody. Also, you can't go wrong grabbing a snack at their cafes.

The gardens offer a breath of fresh in the city. Its just another reason for you to spend more time outside.

It was nice. There were a lot of onions. I liked the tree

Beautiful botanical garden in the heart of downtown. A well curated series of gardens, feels bigger than it's footprint. Don't miss the science pyramid.

It was so beautiful, I especially loved the "Grand Finale" it was spectacular. I would definitely go again, the ticket price for the Blossoms of Light were definitely worth it.

Such a nice place to spend time. The children's garden is amazing and we always have so much fun there. After our daughter is tired out, we walk around the large garden. Lovely experience.

Summer concert series. Get plugged in to the best venue in Denver.

Everything was great!!! The reason I gave it a 3 star was because the gift shop was way too pricey and the lady at the cashier was to angry..it look like she didn't want to be there you can see it with the way her attitude is. If it wasn't for the gift shop I would have gave it a 5 stars..

Lots of beautiful plants and the rotating collections are great! I highly enjoyed the Christmas lights this past year, and it's always nice to stop in and walk around. My partner has a membership and key fob to use the back gate, and it's great to dip into during a walk through Cheesman. My favorite section is the Japanese area with the water feature, personally, but all of the areas are quite nice. In the winter, the greenhouse interior area is still warm and nice to walk through, as well.

Huuuuge gardens. You could spend an entire day here. My favorites are the Japanese garden and the tropical conservatory.

Amazing! Great place to just walk and enjoy the quiet in the middle of the city.

Absolutely fantastic gardens. So many different gardens and pathways each leading you to a new discovery. The Monet Pool is breathtaking. A lovely afternoon and evening spent until the gates closed.

Denver Botanic Gardens is definitely one of the better gardens I've ever been to. They are lucky because it's so dry and warm that all the fun, unique succulents grow very well. However, all the other plants were just as beautiful. I went during the spring plant sale and I am planning to go back when it's less crowded! If you plan to go for the sale, definitely go right when it opens otherwise you risk standing in line forever!

We've visited the Botanic Gardens a handful of times now, and it's a beautiful place to go for a stroll. Docents are available to answer any questions. Blossoms of Light is mesmerizing, if a bit crowded. Glad to have it so close by!

I would have loved to have an event here sometime over the summer! It has been such a lovely place to see and visit every year!

Bring wine and cheese and have yourself a picnic amongst the flowers.

Beautiful place where you can see plants from all over the world

Magical beautiful gardens right in the middle of the city. Serenity, tranquility, well kept landscape, lots of hidden little spots to enjoy a break from the busy city life. Definitely worth taking the time to visit this showcase of nature when you're in Denver!

Went with my daughters elementary class. Significant new additions in the past 5 years.

Beautiful place to walk around. I will definitely be back later in the spring to see more flowers in bloom!

TLDR: Beautiful, calm, area unique, beware allergies.
The Denver Botanic Gardens are a beautiful Denver classic. Every local I've spoken to recommends the trip. You can spend several hours there, get food, and enjoy plant life from all over the world. If you're allergy prone like me, take something before you go or you'll find out what it's like to have a running nose and sneeze in 7 different biomes.

Fantastic place to deposit your specimens (of the botanical kind).

The lights for the holiday were beautiful. The plus was that it was a relatively warm night.