We really enjoyed visiting the Denver Botanic Gardens earlier this week! I would recommend it, if you’re in the Denver, Colorado area.
It was a beautiful Monday morning, and the gardens felt peaceful and uncrowded until about noon.
The main location is Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street. It’s made up of 42 individual gardens that you wind your way through. (“Make your own path!” the volunteer at the entrance said.) For most of our visit, we didn’t follow the map too closely. It was fun to be surprised at what we’d find around the next corner.
Currently, sculptures by Colorado artists are on display throughout the gardens, as part of the Catalyst exhibition.
There are lots of great little spots to sit and relax or take a picnic, as well as a couple of cafes. We ate at the Monet Deck Cafe, which overlooks a pool of water lilies. (And, yes, the food was delicious!)
There is also a children’s garden across the street (actually, it’s on top of the parking garage), which we didn’t visit but is included in the admission price. We spent about 3 hours in the York Street gardens, and you could easily spend 4-5 hours there – or more if you really take your time.
I wouldn’t mind spending a day there next time I’m in town.
That place looks lovely! I especially like the idea of a Monet Cafe overlooking a lily pond :)
Yes! It just makes you want to paint! They actually do have outdoor painting classes, which I’d love to try next time!