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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228
804 262 9887
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Ranked #4 of 86 attractions in Richmond
Type: Gardens
Owner description: With something for all ages and interests, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a place to learn about plants, to marvel at nature, to relax in a... more » Owner description: With something for all ages and interests, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a place to learn about plants, to marvel at nature, to relax in a beautiful setting, to take gardening classes, or to have a wedding or a business meeting. A wide variety of experiences are offered through its diverse gardens and facilities. No wonder Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is consistently one of the most-visited attractions in the Richmond, Va., area. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Gorgeous walking trails, great live music, butterfly garden. So romantic and peaceful, but also the perfect place to introduce all kinds of plants to kids.

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Gainesville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

So much to see! It is a great place to take a family as there are areas specifically for children. The Botanical gardens were amazing!

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I love the setting, the variety and the colors of this botanical gardens. My favorite is the Children's garden.

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

LGBG is a real gem. Always something beautiful to see - from the gardens to the exhibits. Easy access. Enjoyable dining options. AND - you can take your dog! (On special fido days of course.)

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Yorktown, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Nice warm welcome for our first visit in Spring. The azaleas were blooming and the ducklings were roaming. This place is gorgeous and so well laid out.

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Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

It took us about 90 minutes to walk the entire grounds. We will definitely go back when the Butterfly Garden is open. The conservatory houses several interesting and beautiful flowers/plants. There are 2-3 children friendly areas. Besides the countless flowers/plants, we saw turtles, geese w/ goslings, robins, cardinals, blue jay and a hawk. The water features are also very nice... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The gardens are magnificent with a variety of flowers to admire. The butterfly sanctuary was my favorite. The different species of colorful butterflies was awesome and they seem unafraid as they land on your shoulders and flutter around you as if to say hello. Just beautiful! Bring a bottle of water. It is quite warm for obvious reasons and of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

My husband and I have been here multiple times and love it. We went today and were reluctant at first because we had to park in the satellite parking (which has never happened). However, we learned that it was the annual plant sale so the regular parking lot was taken up by plants not cars. We loved the gardens as... More

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Beirut, Lebanon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

In December, the Lights show is spectacular - in spring, the flowers are abundant. The children's nature section is just right.

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We went to see the gardens lit up for the holidays, it was nice but quite pricey. I think I would have preferred to just seen them in the day for regular price.

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