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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

1,468 Reviews

#2 of 155 things to do in Richmond

Nature & Parks, Gardens

Closed Now: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228-4700

Open today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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“Xmas visit”

Went here in December 2018 for the Xmas light showing. It was extremely busy on the Sunday before... read more

Reviewed today

Brooke M

Richmond, Virginia

via mobile

“W I N T E R W A L K”

Warm your soul after a brisk walk around the property. A combination of snow banks and icy ponds... read more

Reviewed yesterday

doublemdoublet

Clifton, Virginia

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4.5 1,468 reviews

Excellent76%
Very good19%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“butterfly exhibit”(153 reviews)

“children's garden”(99 reviews)

“tea house”(96 reviews)

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With something for all ages and interests, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a place to learn about plants, to marvel at nature, to relax in a beautiful setting, to take gardening classes, or to have a wedding or a business meeting. A wide variety of...more

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Hours Today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228-4700

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Brooke M

Richmond, Virginia

103

Reviewed today via mobile

Xmas visit

Went here in December 2018 for the Xmas light showing. It was extremely busy on the Sunday before Xmas Eve. They had a coffee and hot chocolate bar which helped warm us up. I’d recommend going before it gets close to Xmas or it’ll be...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Brooke M

doublemdoublet

Clifton, Virginia

321359

Reviewed yesterday

W I N T E R W A L K

Warm your soul after a brisk walk around the property. A combination of snow banks and icy ponds glistened in the bright sunshine. The Garden had a rare outdoor flower in bloom - even in the dead of winter. The guide was so happy to...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank doublemdoublet

Thank you for the review! You have a lovely way with words and we appreciate you sharing your experience. It’s also nice to hear the appreciation of all the seasons.

Don_Ashland_Virginia

Ashland, Virginia

9422

Reviewed 6 days ago

Great place to see flowers/plant

We love to just stroll thru Lewis Ginter and feel and smell the flowers and plants. Their Christmas exhibit is awesome as is the butterfly exhibit in the summer. Great place for afternoon of calmness.

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Don_Ashland_Virginia

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review, Don. We are glad to have you as a regular visitor and hope to see you again soon! Butterflies LIVE! opens for the year in mid-April.

orchidlover123

Mechanicsville, Virginia

254

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great botanical garden

Nice conservatory with great orchid display. Various types of gardens and lake. The library is amazing too! Well worth a trip with seasonable plants. The tulips and a million bulbs in April is so beautiful. Check out the illuminated night lights during the winter holiday...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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zanypoet

Richmond, Virginia

27187

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden ...

Definitely worth a visit ... Admission is $13 per adult (2018-2019) and it can get very crowded on weekends. I don't go every year but once every several years and it's worth a visit every time. It is a great place to bring children or...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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lindakimberley

Virginia

4315

Reviewed 10 January 2019 via mobile

Gorgeous Light Display

We spent a delightful evening wandering the beautifully illuminated gardens at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. We visited on a mild Monday evening in early December and arrived just at dusk which allowed us easy parking access and time to walk through the gardens and see...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Melanie M

Richmond, Virginia

8313

Reviewed 9 January 2019

Beautiful Place to Visit

Even though I do not visit here often enough, Christmas is the time to go. This year I believe the lights were the best yet. I would love to know how many lights they have. The layout of the lights is beautiful and having some...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Just_a_normal_mom

Richmond, Virginia

33875

Reviewed 7 January 2019

Nice but...

I know the Garden Fest relies on volunteers to put the lights up and it’s nice, but not as awesome as in the beginning. The lights were just laid out in lines on the open grounds, or wound around the trees. I saw 2 Pokémon...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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debber44

Richmond, Virginia

448

Reviewed 7 January 2019 via mobile

Lovely Place

I went to the gift shop during Christmas. It was such a lovely place. I ended up eating in the cafe which was delightful! Can't say enough nice about this lovely place.

Date of experience: December 2018

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Joe58156

Roanoke, Virginia

36696

Reviewed 4 January 2019 via mobile

Amazing light display. Put it on your to-do list for next December

Maybe too late for this Christmas (ends Jan 7). But try to get there if you can. This is what one million Christmas lights looks like. Kids will love it. They even had special days to bring your dog! Food, music, model trains were just...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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urmi_13

Is it's a good time to go for a maternity photoshoot?

25 December 2018|

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Good morning, Spring, summer or fall would be better for maternity photos. You can learn more about our photo policy on our website. Click on "Facility Rental" and then "Photography".

Korri M

I'm going to be visiting Richmond in mid-October. Is it worth coming here that time of year or is everything done blooming and not as beautiful?

27 September 2018|

AnswerShow all 13 answers

Still plenty to see in October both outdoor and indoor in their large greenhouse. The orchids are especially nice. Also they often have special events on weekends which are often enjoyable.

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