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Atlanta Botanical Garden

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Fodor's Review:

Occupying 30 acres inside Piedmont Park, the grounds contain acres of display gardens, including a 2-acre interactive children's garden; a hardwood forest with walking trails; the Fuqua Conservatory, which has unusual flora from tropical and desert climates; and the award-winning Fuqua Orchid Center, with a spectacular collection of tropical and high-elevation orchids. A variety of special exhibits take place throughout the year.

  • Cost: $12
  • Open: Apr.-Oct., Tues.-Sun. 9-7, Thurs. 9-10; Nov.-Mar., Tues.-Sun. 9-5
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Reviewed by bachslunch from US on 4/1/09
This is a pleasant botanical garden with an especially nice indoor conservatory area, the latter containing a very good orchid display as well as sections on tropical, desert, and high altitude flora. The outdoor gardens vary but are generally less impressive. A few drawbacks: plant labeling is spotty at best, it's rather expensive, and it's located a long, twisting, and hilly walk from the nearest MARTA station. Still, not a bad place all in all.

Member Rating: 3.4
Ratings details: Experience: 4.0 Ease: 3.0 Value: 3.0 Don't Miss: 3.0

Reviewed by A_MN from Minneapolis on 6/18/07
This is a beautiful garden that is a wonderful place to spend a few hours on a nice day. The only complaint I have is admission isn't very cheap ($12).

Member Rating: 4.8
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 4.0 Don't Miss: 5.0
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