The Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the finest botanical gardens in the United States that sprawls across 24 acres of land. It is an oasis in the city that offers year-round activities. There are 15,000 species of plants from around the world.
The garden includes over 700 species of plants that are native to Colorado. This stunning garden is located at 1007 York Street, Denver, CO. Includes 41 separate plant corners with different habitats.
This includes varieties ranging from a traditional Japanese garden (complete with bonsai trees) to a South African plaza blooming with exotic plants such as calla lilies and red-calico poker. In addition to enjoying the beauty of nature, the garden hosts various festivals, including a summer concert series and a Christmas festival.
If you visit this garden, you may have opportunities for lifelong learning as well as research to preserve Colorado’s valuable natural resources. In fact, this is the perfect place to take a trip through the Rocky Mountains. If you’re looking for a mountain experience, you can spend the entire day here, driving along the scenic road to Mount Evans. But be sure to make time for all that the Mile High City has to offer.
Denver is actually home to numerous museums, galleries, and restaurants. And any area of this Denver Botanic Gardens will be the perfect place for a romantic stroll.
There are 3 gardens here, dubbed romantic gardens, that appeal to couples:
- Fragrance Garden;
- El Pomar Waterway;
- Schlessman Plaza.
Particularly attractive plants are; lavender, lilies, daffodils, oregano, roses and clematis. This garden includes 2 sites. The Main Gardens on York Street showcase several types of gardens including Gardens of the West, Internationally Made Gardens, Ornamental Gardens, Shade Gardens and Water Gardens. Through these, visitors can learn about unique colors and plant species as well as environmentally responsible practices.