The 15 Best Botanical Gardens in the USA

1.Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 774 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Explore Princeville Botanical Gardens, taste tropical fruit and honey, and sample five single-origin chocolates on Kauai.

“The garden is absolutely amazing and the most beautiful place I've ever seen. The owners of the property are there to greet and available if need be. The knowledgeable tour guides were so patient and delightful. Over 2 thousand species to walk amoung and tasting of homemade chocolates. Highly recommend if ever on the island of Kauai.”

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2.Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $297

Review of Big Island Waterfalls Tour with swimming, botanical gardens, Waipio Valley, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“This was a really awesome tour! Amazing coastal views along the way and it was great to stop in the botanical gardens and see so many exotic floral and trees. I loved seeing all of the waterfall's. Akaka was unfortunately closed for repair but swimming in a very impressive Kulaniapia Falls was definitely a highlight of the day, as was stopping by Rainbow Falls after. Our tour guide Dreu was amazing, very energetic, funny and full of info and knowledge. Thank you for a great time!”

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3.NYC: New York Botanical Garden Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 359 reviews · from $35

Review the $35 New York Botanical Garden Pass, with 250 acres, seasonal shows, tram rides, access tips, costs, and honest advice.

“Buying tickets via GYG is highly recommended. Got a steep discount compared to the official website for NYBG.”

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4.General Admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $16

Explore Denver Botanic Gardens for global plants, Colorado natives, art, cafés, family spaces, and a peaceful urban escape.

“Wandering around the gardens was awesome. So many beautiful plants, wonderful staff willing to answer questions, pleasant walkways, good food at the cafe. Also had great art exhibit to view.”

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5.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Review of Oahu’s 8.5-hour circle-island tour with Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Falls, hotel pickup, local treats, and practical tips.

“Definitely some positives with great stops and info, but captain Vince was unprofessional as he used much of the tour to try and hookup with a female guest. And while it was nice learning some Hawaiian words, the repetitiveness of him asking us to recite their meaning, grew tiresome.”

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6.Denver Botanic Gardens General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · from $16

Explore 24 acres of Denver Botanic Gardens, from global plant collections to art, science, and family-friendly gardens.

“I liked all of the unique things that they had in their, from the plants to the flowers. It was very well maintained and the staff were very helpful. Would recommend!!”

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7.All-Garden Pass for the New York Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Review of New York Botanical Garden’s $35 All-Garden Pass, with tram access, conservatory highlights, children’s garden, forest paths, and practical tips.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed the experience there. Lots of beautiful plants and other things to see and enjoy. Perfect weather to be walking around and enjoying the green of things.”

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8.Desert Botanical Garden: Peaceful, All Inclusive Walking Tour PHX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $125

A relaxed private walk through Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden with local stories, cactus candy, admission, water, photos, and sunset options.

“I enjoyed this tour with Allie! She was very knowledgeable about plant life and the local environment. I learned so much during this tour. The hike to Hole in the Rock was the best part! Allie was so patient and kind. Five stars, well deserved!”

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9.Botanical Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $40

Explore Savannah’s plants, gardens, ironwork, and squares on a two-hour botanical walking tour with an enthusiastic local guide.

“Stories about plants and their uses and folklore, the history of the cemeteries and their trees. The urban history of Savannah”

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10.Byodo Temple and Waimea Botanical Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $164

Review of Oahu’s Byodo Temple and Waimea Garden tour, with island views, waterfall swimming, pickup details, costs, and practical tips.

“The communication and information from Epic Tours was outstanding from the moment we booked the tour. Our collection at our Waikīkī Hotel was dead on time and the tour exceeded expectations (I’m generally not a tour guy). Our tour guide, Justin’s , local knowledge and history of Hawaii made it real special. All through the day his experience as a guide added value at every stop made. a special shout-out and thanks for his care and concern, as we struggled to get back to Waikiki through the traffic grid-lock caused by the Tsunami warning. We would definitely use Epic on any future travel to Oahu and assuredly recommend them through…”

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11.Oahu: Guided Tour of North Shore and Waimea Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 32 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Review of Oahu’s North Shore tour, Waimea Falls, shrimp lunch stop, Dole Plantation, scenic lookouts, and practical booking tips.

“It was totally worth it! Check out guides Kurt and Eric! They rock! They give you the “extras” and they are great!”

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12.Big Island: Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $297

Review of a 10-hour Big Island waterfall tour with Waipio Valley, Akaka Falls, botanical gardens, swimming, lunch, and Saddle Road views.

“Unfortunately, it was an abnormally high rain day which limited visibility for most of the activities. Our guide did well given the location closures due to flooding but was able to provide alternative stops. The rain also required our guide to have extra focus on the road and limited some interactions.”

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13.Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Explore Houston Botanic Garden for $12, with global plants, wildlife, family play areas, culinary gardens, and easy one-day access.

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14.Oahu Hidden Gems & Waimea Botanical Garden/Waterfall tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $184

Review of Oahu’s 8-hour island tour, Waimea Valley waterfall, Pali Lookout, local food, transport, timing, and value at $184.

“Bus turned up an hour late when we were about to leave. The entire day felt extremely rushed. Some stops 5 or 10 minutes only. Too long a line at the Dole plantation to line up and enjoy an ice cream as no time. We were on left side of an old cramped minibus with inadequate air con. All the views and sights which we drove past were on the right side. Legs cramped over the wheel arch and very bumpy. Very disappointed and wouldn’t recommend at all.”

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15.San Antonio: Botanical Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Explore San Antonio Botanical Garden’s 38 acres, rare plants, themed gardens, cultural events, access details, and honest value advice.

“It was all closed up. No exhibits were open. And like one other person was there feel like they weren’t supposed to let us in. Had to ask for a refund.”

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