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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

1,393 Reviews

#3 of 190 things to do in Richmond

Gardens, Nature & Parks

1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228-4700

+1 804-262-9887

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“Go see the butterflies”

I wasn’t initially sure if this would hold my children’s attention but it was very engaging. The... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Emily S

Fairfax, United States

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“Lewis Ginter has it all!”

I have been twice recently. I took my grandchildren. We enjoyed the lovely flowers and the fun... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Carole G

Richmond, Virginia

via mobile

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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 experiences are offered through its diverse gardens and facilities. No wonder Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is consistently one of the most-visited attractions in the Richmond, Va., area.

4.5

1,393 reviews

Excellent76%
Very good19%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“butterfly exhibit” (149 reviews)

“children's garden” (95 reviews)

“tea house” (91 reviews)

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

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

LOCATION

1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228-4700

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+1 804-262-9887

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Emily S

Fairfax, United States

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Go see the butterflies

I wasn’t initially sure if this would hold my children’s attention but it was very engaging. The butterfly exhibit is a fantastic experience. The children’s garden was very good with many hands on items. This is definitely a 1-2 hour experience.

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Carole G

Richmond, Virginia

132

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Lewis Ginter has it all!

I have been twice recently. I took my grandchildren. We enjoyed the lovely flowers and the fun splash park. It was a great afternoon. I also attended one of the music concerts on a Thursday night. We purchased Food there and had a picnic while...More

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Traveler61111

Jackson, Tennessee

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Beautiful

My favorite till now had been St. Louis Botanical Garden. This was just beautiful. Easy to navigate.

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Freespirit134

Rochester, New York

21649

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Charming place to walk

Lovely gardens, accessible pathways for stollers and wheelchairs, additional paths to explore on foot. The greenhouse has a beautiful orchid display. The children's garden is a particular interest, with a two-story treehouse accessed by a boardwalk path and bridge. "Robin's Teahouse" is Japanese-inspired restaurant serving...More

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Diane W

San Jose, California

51689

Reviewed 1 week ago

Beautiful

The gardens are very nicely maintained. There are lots of different flowers and other things to see. We enjoyed going into the live butterfly exhibit, checking out the small farm area, looking at the bee hive (take off the cover to see inside) and wandering...More

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SisterK10

North Brookfield, Massachusetts

Reviewed 1 week ago

A fabulous garden and more

This was our third visit over the last 15 years. How they have grown. The gardens are so well maintained, staff very helpful, butterfly conservatory wonderful. A great place to spend a few hours, and good food too.

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HCrowder

Chester, Virginia

33872

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Hydrangea Guided Tour

An oasis that I love returning to! Ever changing, beautiful every time, new discoveries. Their programs are exceptional -- experience The Butterflies!

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you enjoyed the hydrangea tour and we hope you are able to return for another seasonal tour soon.

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Tracy S

Findlay, Ohio

8323

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Beautiful!

Incredibly beautiful, large gardens. So many lovely plants and flowers. The origami in the garden exhibit is stunning. Peaceful place to spend a day.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Tracy. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit.

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mjat4ww

Glenmont, New York

193

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

So beautiful!

I was in heaven walking through the gardens and butterfly house! If I lived in Richmond, I would be there often. So peaceful, lovely, serene.More

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Wow, thank you for taking the time to share how much you enjoyed our garden and butterfly house. We really love to hear this. Did you know we have a discounted "Out-of-town Membership" too? If you could make it a few times a year, it...More

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cbrand0nd

Brandon, Mississippi

114

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great place!

Enjoyed our time here. An absolutely beautiful place to spend several hours. They had something for all the ages in our group. The kids really enjoyed the splash pad and kids area. We all loved the butterfly exhibit! We definitely will be returning next time...More

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