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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 71 attractions in Richmond
Traveler Description: Beautiful botanical gardens full of colorful flowers, gazebos and lakes: kids, check out the Children's Garden.
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Attraction type: Garden, Other
Address: 1800 Lakeside Ave Richmond, VA 23228
Tel: 804 262 9887

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“One of the best botanical gardens in the US to visit!”
5 of 5 stars
sedum37
Boston, Massachusetts
May 6, 2008

Having been to several botanical gardens, public gardens and greenhouses in the US and abroad I can say that the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is one of the best in the country! We visited the end of April and spring flowering trees and flowers were in bloom however most of the daffodils had passed. There were tulips and other spring... more

“Beutiful Botanical Garden”
5 of 5 stars
Capaneus
Washington DC
Feb 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I have been to a few botanical gardens before I have to say I enjoyed this one more than the others. Although the collection might not be as extensive as say Longwood Gardens it makes up for it in the quality of the exhibits and over all disposition of the grounds. I have only been once but it seems to... more

“Great Spring Adventure!”
5 of 5 stars
ACABAA
Norfolk, VA
Apr 3, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

My husband and I visited the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Saturday, March 31, 2007. The cherry blossoms were beautiful as were the redbud trees, tulips, daffodils, etc. Inside the Conservatory, the orchids were gorgeous as was the room with the cottage. See attached photos. We ate lunch in the Garden Cafe and it was delicious (I had roasted red... more

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1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228
Tel: 804 262 9887