Colorado

Here is a list of our top ten gardens in Colorado with descriptions and ratings. Enjoy!

Denver Botanic Gardens


1005 York St Denver, CO 80206 (720) 865-3500
100 acres
Five Stars

More than 50 years old: Gardens in the high altitude of the mile high city flourish as a wonderful oasis which the city grew around. Gardens representative of those around the world, water fountains, rock gardens, alpine tundra displays, a conservatory, native plants, wildflowers and an education center. Multiple locations. Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available. Free., Library. Events and special programs. Classes. concerts. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibile. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Visitor center. Gift shops. Cafe. Plants for sale. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Maps available.

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens


183 Gore Creek Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 (970) 476 0103
40 acres
Three Stars

The garden is located at 8,250 feet above sea level, the highest botanical garden in the United States. 3,000 species of high-altitude alpine plants and wildflowers in natural and cultivated landscapes. Children's Garden. Schoolhouse Garden. Alpine Tundra Garden. Mountain Perennial Garden. Mountain Meditation Garden. Alpine Rock Garden Docent-led tours. Admission free. Restrooms available. Memberships available.Handicapped accessible. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Visitor center. Gift Shops.Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails. Maps available

The Gardens on Spring Creek


2145 Centre Avenue, Fort Collins, Co
18 acres
Two Stars

Facility opened in 2004, the gardens are in early stages of development. 1400 sq ft greenhouse. One-half acre Children's Garden, focussed on sustainability and community. 400-foot-long parkway strip garden features 900 perennials and 8,000 bulbs, Community garden plots. Bike Trail. Parking available. Volunteer led tours. Garden tours for Children's groups. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Visitor center. Classroom. Picnic tables. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits.

The Hudson Gardens & Event Center


6115 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 797-8565
30 acres
Three Stars

The gardens have a 1.25 mile walking path with ponds, wildlife, sculpture, a garden railroad. Garden areas include: Gift Shop & Welcome Garden. Fragrance Garden. Oval Garden & Wedding Walk. The Inn. The Garden Canopy. Cutting Garden. Cottage Garden. Rose Garden. Iris Bed. The Hudson Residence. Garden Railroad.. Café Hudson. Xeriscape Garden. Mary Carter Greenway. Herb Garden. Demonstration Garden. Santa Fe Garden. Deciduous Woodland. The Wetlands. Hobbit Hole. Rock Garden Canyon. Conifer Grove. The Cascades. Concert Stage and Concessions. Wildflower Meadow. Water Garden. Secret Garden Shade Garden. Ornamental Grasses Garden. Justin's Bridge. Victoria Water Lilies. Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Golf Carts available. Parking available. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs. Concerts. Gift Shop. Cafe. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails. Maps available

MontroseBotanicGardens


1800 Pavilion Drive Montrose, Colorado 81402 970 249-9055
Two Stars

Beginning about 10 years, planning and development of the gardens Promenade, valley and xeric areas were started. Memberships available. Plants for sale.