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Autumn Hues at Denver Botanical Gardens - Denver
Autumn Hues at Denver Botanical Gardens
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Botanic Gardens: Slice of Botanic heaven in a sea of concrete.
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  • caffeine_induced78
  • By caffeine_induced78 on November 14, 2002
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  • the Japanese garden - Denver
    the Japanese garden
    by caffeine_induced78
    The Denver Botanic gardens is my favorite place in all of Denver. It is a collection of native and non-native plants in Colorado. The best time of year to visit is May through October when the Koi are active and flowers are blooming. A collection of gardens from prarie, desert, japanese, european and mountain montaine can be found here. Bring a book for relaxing, or a camera for memories - but god forbid don't forget the sunglasses. Hours are 9am to 5pm daily with extended summer hours (May-Sep.) Summer rates are $6.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors over 65, $4.00 for students and youth. Students need to have an ID.

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  • Address: 909 York St. , Denver, CO 80206
  • Phone: (720) 865-3525
  • Directions: Between Cheeseman and Congress park on York St.
  • Website: www.botanicgardens.org
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    Botanic Gardens: Rainforest on the Prarie
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  • By caffeine_induced78 on November 14, 2002
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  • Tropical Conservatory - Denver
    Tropical Conservatory
    by caffeine_induced78
    This is the Tropical Conservatory in the Denver Botanical Gardens. It is free to get in with your admission into the gardens. It's a rather large building that is kept at a warm temperature and high humidity. Keeping the environment change in mind it is a very good idea to bring a bottle of water along into the conservatory. The city of Denver is often over 90 degrees in the summer with low humidity. It's the moisture inside that will really get to you. The Conservatory hosts a number of tropical plants from Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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  • Address: 909 York St.
  • Phone: (720) 865-3525
  • Directions: Between Cheeseman and Congress park on York St.
  • Website: www.botanicgardens.org
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    Botanic Gardens: Denver Botanic Gardens
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  • DJStarr
  • Updated By DJStarr on June 9, 2003
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  • Tropical Greenhouse - Denver
    Tropical Greenhouse
    by DJStarr
    Enjoy the fragrant and beautiful gardens while you exercise! Lovely grounds, several garden themes including Romantic, Japanese, Xeriscape, Fragrance, Childrens, Water, French Kitchen, etc. Nice cafe by the Monet flower/water garden, concert series, too! Indoor tropical greenhouse. Extensive class schedule, also.

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  • Address: 1400 York Street, Denver
  • Directions: 6 blocks south of Colfax at York (west of Colorado Blvd.)
  • Website: www.denverbotanicgardens.org
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    Botanic Gardens: Botanical Gardens
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  • By yellowbell on July 19, 2005
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  • Autumn Hues at Denver Botanical Gardens - Denver
    Autumn Hues at Denver
    Botanical Gardens
    by yellowbell
    I just love the red, violet, yellow and orange hues of the leaves during autumn in the Denver Botanical Gardens. Lily ponds, Japanese gardens and a Conservatory of tropical plants can be seen.

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    Botanic Gardens: Beautiful Gardens, You'll forget you're in a city
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  • Updated By Hedgehogs on December 7, 2003
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  • Botanic Gardens - Denver
    by Hedgehogs
    Denver Botanical Gardens. They are beautiful. There are many different themed gardens and lots of places to sit and enjoy. You can bring a picnic lunch ( I would recommend this), but they do have a small restaurant and food stand (only open in the summer I think & quite pricy).
    Explore 23 acres of fragrance and foliage any time of the year at our facility at 1005 York Street. Whether it’s January or June, the Gardens offers an unforgettable horticultural experience. They have an indoor tropical garden that is very warm and humid. In the winter around the holidays they have it all decorated with lights. They have lots of special activities through out the summer, concerts, art shows and a plant sale.

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  • Address: 1005 York St. Denver, CO 80206
  • Phone: 720-865-3500
  • Website: www.botanicgardens.org
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    Botanic Gardens: Relaxing Walk
    MichelleandNeo
  • Updated By MichelleandNeo on August 19, 2006
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  • Full of beautiful out door plants and walking trail you'll feel like your in the jungle. Just 5 minutes from Downtown Denver. With local busses and everything within walking distance. There is an out door mall full of shopping, restaurants, entertainment and free mall bus ride. Your sure to enjoy.

  • Address: University Street
  • Directions: get off of I-70 on Colfax east follow till you get to York Street and turn left. The Botanical Gardens will be on your right.
  • Website: www.denversites.com
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    Botanic Gardens: Good for the eye
    indntrvlr
  • By indntrvlr on February 19, 2005
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  • The one thing that caught my interest about the Denver Botanical garden is their layout and the way they have organized their collections
    I had apparently gone at the wrong time of the year to sample the species of vegetation that they had in their external grounds, esp because the only thing I saw there was brown and dry grass - being the onset of Winter, when the Sun was very mild and it was a chilly breeze. But the main reason I had been there was to try some photography on the vegetation.
    I was not disappointed as much but I could have done better capturing those moments and experimenting better with my camera.
    I would probably post more pics than write about my experiences...

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  • Address: 1005 York Street | Denver
  • Phone: 001 720-865-3500
  • Directions: was kind of difficult to locate because on York street, it is right in the middle of the street with a parking lot dividing the east and west directional lanes. drive slow enough on the left side of the road, you will be able to spot it.
  • Website: http://www.botanicgardens.org/pageinpage/home.cfm
  • Other Contact: Fax: 001 720-865-3713
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    Botanic Gardens: Backyard Critters
  • By rleverman on December 31, 2004
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    Botanic Gardens: Green is Good
    BruceDunning
  • Updated By BruceDunning on October 7, 2009
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  • A brochure of the gardens for location and sites - Denver
    A brochure of the gardens
    for location and sites
    by BruceDunning
    I did not get into the gardens this trip due to time constraints, but do offer a brochure to peak your interest. The park is 23 acres in size, and exhibits 45 designed gardens and 32,000 plants. The garden is 10 minutes east of town along Cherry Creek that runs through Denver. It is at 10th & York. Hours are 9-8 mid May-Sept on Sat through Tuesday, and 9-5 the other days. Off season is is open 9-5. Admission to the York site is $11.50/$12.50, and $3 less for seniors and children. To me a bit steep in the price for a tour lasting maybe 1-2 hours max

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    Botanic Gardens: THE DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
    Rich62
  • By Rich62 on April 13, 2006
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  • IN THE CONSERVATORY, LIGHT AND SHADOWS PLAY - Denver
    IN THE CONSERVATORY, LIGHT AND
    SHADOWS PLAY
    by Rich62, 4 more photos
    DENVER'S BOTANIC GARDENS HAVE an indoor rain forest that certainly isn't as big as Omaha's Lied Jungle, and has no animal life in it, but is nevertheless well worth a visit. Perhaps the photos will give you a better idea than anything I could describe. Even our 28-year old son, who has no particular interest in horticulture or botany, really seemed to enjoy the visit.

    Since we were there in April, the outside gardens and water features had yet to spring to life. However one could tell that in another month it would be exceptionally beautiful and interesting. In fact the gardens have 23 acres with 32,000 plants from all corners of the world.

    Adult admission was $7.50 and will increase to $8.50 for the summer months. There are various rates for students, children, etc.

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  • Address: 10th and York Streets
  • Directions: It is located between Colfax Avenue and 8th Avenue on York Street. Between York and Downing. Its just south of City Park.
  • Website: www.botanicgardens.org
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