Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 876-5859
Ratings & Reviews Summary for Atlanta Botanical Garden
What Users are Saying:
- Convenient hours
- Short lines
- Group discounts
- Ample parking
- Friendly staff
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User Reviews for Atlanta Botanical Garden
08/04/2008 Posted by jessi3
Located in bustling Midtown, the Botanical Gardens offer an inexpensive way to spend the afternoon exploring exotic plant life, alternating art installations, nature walks, and simple snacks. For only $12, you can buy a cup of frozen yogurt or small pastry and cruise the rock garden, orchid house, Japanese garden, and multiple landscapes. What draws me most often is my love for art…currently you can view sculptures in motion either blowing in the wind or activated by your clapping hands. Famous glass artist Dale Chihuly has two breathtaking permanent exhibits on location, but you can catch different artists’ work displayed throughout the year. Tanks of tropical frogs and impeccably refined landscape make the experience truly peaceful, enjoyable, and memorable. Parking is available on and off site, kids truly love it, and they offer special evenings accompanied by the occasional event or wine tasting for a unique, romantic night out. If you’re just searching for a neat way to spend Saturday morning and craving some aestheticism, the Botanical Gardens can provide both without the inconvenience of travel or high entrance prices.
Pros: Inexpensive, diverse, and beautiful experience
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
11/24/2006 Posted by kbellis
This venue appeals to young and old, trendy and conservative, singles and couples. The children's garden is abolutely precious from it Peter Rabbit display to the fountains. Toddlers love it. And the exhibits are fabulous. The current Niki exhibit is stunning.
Cons: Food in the cafe is good but overpriced.
05/06/2003 Posted by heyne
The garden has a very nice section for children. In the summer be sure to pack a suit or a change of clothes. There are serveral places for the kids to get wet. Children can get bored (or scared) in the orchid section, so we stick to the kid area across the bridge. The family membership is worth it if you plan on attending several times. Parking can be a pain. Be sure to go all the way in and check the lot before taking a street spot away from the garden.
04/08/2003 Posted by Austinhand
My wife and I attended the "Orchid Lights, Orchid Nights" event this past February, and it was wonderful! It was such a nice change from looking at two-dimensional art - Here we were looking at deep, lush gardens, and beautiful flowers and plants that were all around us, and even above us! We're really looking forward to coming back this spring to see the rose gardens, and all of the other new exhibits that are planned.
Pros: Great for Dates, Great for Families, Very Serene
05/16/2002 Posted by ebergman_citysearch
Located next to Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Botanical Garden does wonders with a relatively small space. The beautiful new orchid house is reason enough to visit and the playground makes it a great afternoon outing for kids. If you want to avoid the $10 admission charge, hit the park after 3pm on Thursdays.
Pros: the orchid house
Cons: a bit small, no place to picnic
05/14/2002 Posted by erinbehan_citysearch
If you need to get in touch with your inner child, try the Atlanta Botanical Garden during the day (when there aren't any kids around). Let yourself go and run through the kids' garden, ducking into the play areas and sliding down the slides. You'll feel a lot better about yourself and your day.
