Botanical Gardens in the USA: 15 to Book

1.Princeville Botanical Gardens Tour and Chocolate Tasting Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 774 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Walk Princeville Botanical Gardens with guides such as Troy, Lauren, or Zoe, stopping for tropical fruit, honey, raw cacao, and five or more single-origin chocolates. Expect shady paths, stairs, loose gravel, creek views, and a relaxed outdoor tasting session. Walking sticks, umbrellas, and bug spray are provided.

“The amazing variety of plants as well as learning the history of how they came to be on Kauai along with a chocolate sampling was amazing.”

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2.NYC: New York Botanical Garden Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 359 reviews · from $35

Spend a full day at New York Botanical Garden with access to 250 acres, 50 gardens, the Haupt Conservatory, Mertz Library Building, tram tour, and seasonal exhibitions. See Van Gogh’s Flowers from May 24 to October 26, 2025, or plan around the Orchid Show, Holiday Train Show, or fall displays.

“We love the botanical gardens. Thanks for offering a fair rate to visit!”

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3.General Admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $16

Spend 1 to 3 hours exploring Denver Botanic Gardens’ 24-acre York Street site. See Colorado natives and plants from Asia, Patagonia, Africa, and beyond, then pause at a café, art exhibit, or children’s garden. Mobile admission costs $16.50, with limited parking and wheelchair and stroller-friendly routes.

“The gardens were beautiful. So much diversity and I loved all the tucked away spots to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.”

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4.Byodo In Temple, Waimea Botanical Garden-Waterfall: Includes Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Spend a full day circling Oahu with Captain Vince or Justin, traveling from Waikiki to Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley, North Shore sights, and Honolulu landmarks. Admission to Byodo-In and Waimea is included, while lunch, treats, and the optional Waimea golf cart cost extra. Expect an early pickup, a small-group feel, and many short photo stops.

“I had an awesome time. Our driver and owner Captain Vince is very knowledgeable about the islands and has many stories to keep you engaged in the tour.”

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5.Denver Botanic Gardens General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 95 reviews · from $16

Spend a full day exploring Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street, where plants from around the world meet Colorado’s high-altitude climate. See naturalistic and modern gardens, visit the Freyer-Newman Center, stop at Copper Door Coffee Roasters, and let children explore Mordecai Children’s Garden.

“I liked all of the unique things that they had in their, from the plants to the flowers. It was very well maintained and the staff were very helpful. Would recommend!!”

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6.All-Garden Pass for the New York Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend 2 to 3 hours at the New York Botanical Garden with daytime entry to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, outdoor gardens, the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, and a tram tour. Seasonal highlights may include the Holiday Train Show, orchids, cherry blossoms, or special art displays. Bring your booking code and collect a physical ticket for the tram.

“In the freshness of the garden, we strolled along the paths, forgetting all our troubles and enjoying the natural serenity. It was the perfect day after the rain. All the blooms smiled at us and the birds welcomed our company.”

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7.Desert Botanical Garden: Peaceful, All Inclusive Walking Tour PHX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Walk the Desert offers a private, slow-paced tour of Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden with local guides such as Allie and Aeyesha. Expect Sonoran Desert plants, wildlife, Indigenous and Western history, desert survival tips, photo stops, bottled water, and optional cactus candy. Admission is included, and sunset departures are available.

“Hard to choose just one thing - we loved the artwork, history, Sonoran desert, and old town shopping!”

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8.Botanical Tour (by Walk With Me Savannah Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $40

Walk from Columbia Square to Forsyth Park with guides such as Sargon, learning to identify Savannah’s trees, flowers, moss, and ferns. Along the way, you’ll see Colonial Park Cemetery, Lafayette Square, the Andrew Low House garden, Jones Street, and Monterey Square. Expect botany mixed with local history, architecture, folklore, and hands-on plant facts.

“Sargon was an amazing guide who knew every plant in Savannah. I enjoyed the tour and learned many new things.”

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9.Byodo Temple and Waimea Botanical Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $164

Spend about eight hours circling Oahu in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Captain Vince or Justin. The day combines Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley and waterfall, Diamond Head, the North Shore, Dole Plantation, local food stops, and historic Honolulu. Pickup is offered from Waikiki, with a maximum of 14 people.

“We really enjoyed this tour such an amazing experience. Takes you all the way around just beautiful. My favorite was the waterfall. Our driver and owner was very knowledgeable and friendly. You will not be disappointed on this tour. Wear comfortable shoes..,Thank you guys for making my trip memorable”

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10.Oahu: Guided Tour of North Shore and Waimea Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 32 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Spend nine hours touring Oahu’s North Shore and East End with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Sunset Beach, Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall, enjoy island treats and a shrimp plate, then stop at Dole Plantation. Guides vary, with Ray, Ian, Paul, and Kurt praised for friendly, informative tours.

“this was our second tour of the week and we really enjoyed the extra stops, especially the water fall and Botanical fardens.”

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11.Big Island: Waterfall Tour with Swimming & Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $297

Spend a full day with Wasabi Tours Hawaii visiting Waipio Valley Lookout, Akaka Falls, Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, Rainbow Falls, and Kulaniapia Falls. You will swim beneath a 120-foot private waterfall when conditions allow, enjoy lunch and snacks, and return across Saddle Road with an English-speaking guide such as Chris or Dreu.

“Lasciare più tempo per il pranzo e nel giardino botanico.”

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12.Houston: Houston Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Spend a full day exploring Houston Botanic Garden near downtown. Your ticket covers the Global Collection Garden, Pine Grove, Culinary Garden, natural ecosystems, and Susan Garver Family Discovery Garden, including water play and nature structures. English-speaking staff welcome you at the box office.

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13.Oahu Hidden Gems & Waimea Botanical Garden/Waterfall tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $184

Start with Waikiki pickup and spend eight hours touring Oahu with an English-speaking local guide. Visit Waimea Valley’s botanical gardens and waterfall, Pali Lookout, Halona Blow Hole, Dole Plantation, a macadamia nut farm, and the North Shore. Bring cash for lunch and expect a fast-paced day in a minibus.

“Waterfall was dry. Which was disappointing. It would be nice to have a few more 5 min stops to take photos instead of trying to take a picture from the bus while driving by. The guide was very good.”

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14.San Antonio: Botanical Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Spend a full day at San Antonio Botanical Garden, a 38-acre living museum with formal gardens, native Texas plants, rare species, educational programs, and cultural events. Your $18 admission covers all garden areas. Parking is limited, so Lot A is the most convenient choice for the entrance and admissions kiosk.

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15.San Diego: Balboa Park Botanical Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Lead a fictional botanist through Balboa Park on a self-guided adventure. Starting at the Carousel, you solve 12 puzzles, follow directions to nine more stops, and pause whenever you like. The route includes Spanish Village, the Rose Garden, Lily Pond, Alcazar Garden, and Cabrillo Bridge. It is private, mobile, and offered in English.

“My kids ENJOYED this. They enjoyed the story and solving the puzzles, and reading the map to direct us to the nxt location. This was a fun family activity.”

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