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Alaska Botanical Garden

4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507
907-770-3692
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Ranked #29 of 97 attractions in Anchorage
Type: Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Antiques
Owner description: Take in the beauty of Alaska's native flora and northern-hardy perennials at this tranquil garden located amidst 110 acres of boreal forest. View... more » Owner description: Take in the beauty of Alaska's native flora and northern-hardy perennials at this tranquil garden located amidst 110 acres of boreal forest. View perennial, herb, alpine rock and wildflower gardens. Walk on nature trails, enjoy a new Peony Collection, glimpse wildlife. « less
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dallas texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

These gardens are very well kept and is a non-profit organization. It is a peaceful location and a nice reprieve from the busier tours. The staff is try helpful and oddly enough you might even see bears.

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Wasilla, AK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I visited it during my first visit to Alaska, and I enjoyed it a lot. I like gardening, and I felt they had a nice garden, and good examples of things that can be grown in Alaska. I would return and recommend it to a friend.

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Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Definetly worth the time. They ask for a $5 donation. You can spend almost 2 hours exploring the place

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Jacksonville, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I loved going here. Then plants were beautiful and they had a wide variety of different species. It is a must to go here.

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Anchorage, Alaska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

This is a wonderful place to visit. A variety of flowers, herbs, and wild plants to look at, most of them labeled. There are several little areas along the trail to explore. Had my wedding here in the circular area and I was happy with their accomodations for it.

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Washington, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

We had a few hours to fill before leaving Anchorage and decided to go to the Botanical garden, it was a great idea. I have not seen such a nice garden in a long time and the nice thing about it is all the hiking you can do between the different gardens. It is well worth a couple hours of... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Nicely laid out with different gardens within a forested area. Structures look relatively new but the plants are well established and very showy. This was out of the way, we took a public bus and felt quite comfortable.

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Lubbock, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

It is amazing how the plants, trees and shrubs grow in Alaska! Being surrounded by all the green, lush and fragrant plants is like being in a garden spa! We just needed bare feet to be in absolute bliss!

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Anchorage, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012 via mobile

Shouldn't be missed. Wild and beautiful. Love it great piece of Alaska. Great staff, very friendly and courteous, highly recommend.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012 via mobile

We love gardens and appreciated how this one was carved out of the forrest. Actually on the site of an old fort, the paths were once traveled by jeeps and tanks. Two perennial gardens, a herb garden, wild flower trail (with a neat "wattle" fence) and a rock garden (which seemed to need some work) were among the sights to... More

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