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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

2655 S Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14218
716 696 3555
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Ranked #9 of 84 attractions in Buffalo
Type: Gardens
Owner description: An oasis of breathtaking beauty, these gardens - filled with flowers, plants, herbs and cacti from around the world - are housed inside an 1890s... more » Owner description: An oasis of breathtaking beauty, these gardens - filled with flowers, plants, herbs and cacti from around the world - are housed inside an 1890s Victorian glass-domed greenhouse. The site, designed by New York Central Park creator Frederick Law Olmstead, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. « less
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Buffalo, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Enjoy touring the interior, but the building is just as amazing! Nice way to spend an afternoon. The different areas represent different climates and it's natural flora. The flowers and cacti offer great photo opportunities. Really enjoyed our trip!

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Buffalo, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

My husband, son and I visited the Botanical gardens yesterday and had a lovely afternoon. My husband loved taking pictures of all the beautiful plants; and my son enjoyed touching everything and marveling at the textures. I really enjoyed the rainforest room with the fish pond adn waterfall. It was quite serene and beautiful. My husband enjoyed the bonsai room... More

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Buffalo, NY
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

The Spring Show is the same every year. Beautiful Spring flowers, farm animals. My problem is that this show is just too short to pay for. You can walk through the entire building in under an hour.

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Buffalo, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I love going to the Buffalo Botanical Gardens and never tire of it! I believe it is one of the country's oldest Botanical Gardens, as you can tell by the beautiful architecture and domed ceiling. It is peaceful and relaxing. Check their website, as they offer different events, classes and lectures. Also, every year, they have "Night Lights At the... More

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Hamburg, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We took our grandchildren to visit the gardens and they just loved it. The staff was very welcoming and provided a scavenger hunt, which the kids really enjoyed. There are several rooms to explore with areas especially geared for children. An oversized cheeckers game was a big hit as was the model train display.

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Portland, OR
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

While on a recent trip to the Buffalo area, we visited the botanical gardens. It was a cold, wet day & the warmth inside was quite a treat. It is laid out in sections & has an orchid room, cacti room, etc. a lot of colorful tropical plants & even a waterfall. I would definitely recommend it!

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amherst NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We took our 7th month old, and she had a blast. She enjoyed looking at all the pretty flowers and plants.

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Ormond Beach, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Nearly everyone who comes here will be interested in flowers, plants or some combination of those. These gardens never fail to deliver to that audience with a mix of ecosystems from all over the world and some especially unique plants in the desert region. If you really want a fascinating tale ask about the buildings themselves, how they were designed... More

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Athens, Greece
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The building and outside grounds are lovely. Sadly, the building is in bad shape. Visiting is a nice weekend activity and good value.

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Buffalo, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

If you love flowers, you must visit the Botanical Gardens! It is the perfect place for garden lovers. The flowers are breath-taking and they give me great ideas for my own garden. Furthermore, it is kid-friendly! There is a great play area for children of all ages. There is also a petting-zoo, which was fun. We took my nephews there... More

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