New Orleans Botanical Gardens
New Orleans Botanical Gardens
4
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Neighborhood: Lakeview
Lakeview extends inland from the shores of Lake Pontchartrain with much of the area reserved for family-friendly City Park. Home to the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Besthoff Sculpture Garden, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and the city’s own lush Botanical Gardens, City Park is a New Orleans gem and the perfect spot for outdoor fun with as much of a mix of culture and/or amusement as you would like. Beyond City Park more great excuses to stay outside beckon, whether on land or by boat. Developed a good deal later than most other New Orleans neighborhoods, Lakeview has a distinctively different look and feel compared to other parts of the city. Fans of mid century modern design and contemporary architecture particularly enjoy leisurely drives around the residential streets of Lake Vista, Park Island and along Lakeshore Drive.
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4.0
177 reviews
Excellent
94
Very good
42
Average
28
Poor
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Terrible
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Lucydog53
New Orleans, LA83 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
The Botanical Gardens are just wonderful in New Orleans. I love it when they have special exhibits but overall its a great place to take friends and family.
Written October 14, 2018
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Kacey75
Columbus, GA267 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Beautifully landscaped gardens, with lots of sculptures, hot houses, a model train that runs on the weekends, and gorgeous old trees. I enjoyed the statues here more than those at the neighboring sculpture garden outside the Art Musuem, but that one is free.
Written May 11, 2018
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Svitlana88
Chicago, IL308 contributions
May 2016 • Family
If you wish to pay $6 for visiting my backyard you are on the right trail.
Small neglected territory with minimum flowers and very simple garden houses in.
Not bad orchids collection.
Less than one hour you'll need to see everything and get deepest disillusionment.
Small neglected territory with minimum flowers and very simple garden houses in.
Not bad orchids collection.
Less than one hour you'll need to see everything and get deepest disillusionment.
Written June 2, 2016
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jenniealee
Mesa, AZ2,459 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
I spend about an hour there just rambling through the different paths and gardens. I was so mesmerized by the Lilly pad pond, that I probably took 50 pictures of it. Also, there was a small hummingbird, butterfly garden that I walked through. The conservatory was warm, lush green with tropical plants and plants from the dinosaur age.
Written November 9, 2015
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Jeremy C
Las Vegas, NV91 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
First off, it's very inexpensive. Secondly the place is soooooo peaceful, has some absolutely beautiful spots in the gardens. Some parts remind me of a star wars movie. I would not go for the sole reason of going here but if you're at the park, must go.
Written July 17, 2014
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Cortlandt20
Atlanta, GA5 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
Enjoyed a great few hours to the Botanical Gardens, NO Art Museum, and the NO Art Museum Sculpture Garden. Just take the streetcar to this not well known area.. Definitely worth a visit. The Botanical garden has a nice conservatory, garden art, and rose garden. Had a nice lunch at the NO Art Museum.. note that the Botanical Gardens is at the north end of the Sculpture Garden, so see half the Sculpture Garden, go out the back entrance and go the Botanical Garden, and then see the remaining half of the Sculpture Garden.
Written September 21, 2013
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abh345678
Brookline, MA292 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
I didn't think these gardens were very impressive, but we coupled our visit with the sculpture garden just across the street, so it was a nice stroll. The entry fee is $6, so that seems cheap enough to walk through. I use a wheelchair, and I was able to get around to most of the areas of the garden.
Written March 19, 2013
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jayboy711
Santa Fe, New Mexico19 contributions
Oct 2011
The most beautiful part of city park is the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Giant prehistoric-looking agaves, the largest chocolate mimosa I've ever seen, and a host of internal and external vignettes make this one of the most economical and rewarding things to do in the crescent city.
Written September 17, 2012
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paula t
Port Orchard, WA762 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
Our prime destination when seeking out City Park was the Botatanical Garden. We were correct to find it. The plantings are lovely, the landscaping is beautiful, and the statuary added dimensions and romance and, sometimes, whimsy to the gardens.
Entrance was $6 per person. There are bathrooms. The gift shop is nice with reasonably priced items. It rained heavily while we were there so we had to wait out the rain. Even the resulting puddles did little to detract from the overall ambiance.
Towards the back of the garden there is an area with miniature trains. The trains were not running when we were there, but the construction of the sets were very lifelike.
This would be lovely place for a wedding.
This was an excellent location for spending $6 and an hour or more of precious vacation time.
Entrance was $6 per person. There are bathrooms. The gift shop is nice with reasonably priced items. It rained heavily while we were there so we had to wait out the rain. Even the resulting puddles did little to detract from the overall ambiance.
Towards the back of the garden there is an area with miniature trains. The trains were not running when we were there, but the construction of the sets were very lifelike.
This would be lovely place for a wedding.
This was an excellent location for spending $6 and an hour or more of precious vacation time.
Written August 17, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
ashley b
Fort Wayne, IN109 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
Loved this place. So many different areas in the garden. Loved the Japanese part of the garden the most
Written May 2, 2021
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Jvogle
Bridgeville, DE118 contributions
Can you drive in the park? What kind if parking is available for handicap by the Botanical Gardens?
Lnmargel
Hartford, CT164 contributions
the person before me said, it is not driveable but there is parking and although I didn't see it (we took a bus) I'm sure there are handicapped spots. It is wheelchair accessible. The sculpture garden is wonderful. enjoy your trip.
Jane L
Fredericksburg, TX
Are there restaurants nearby?
Andi Wiegand
Fort Worth, TX95 contributions
Yes! Ralph's on the Park is right there. Also, there is a cantina type restaurant in the park. Finally, the art museum has a cafe that has pretty good food.
Nature-History88
Bethlehem, PA4 contributions
This entry states that the gardens are closed on Mondays, but the website for the gardens shows as open daily. Are the gardens open or closed on Monday?
panpanda
Atlanta, GA920 contributions
Good question! Think you need to call and ask.
John G
Merrimack, NH93 contributions
We will be staying at the Prytania Park Hotel on the St. Charles line in April. What is the best way to get to the botanical gardens via streetcar?
SimbiPetwo
New Orleans, LA177 contributions
Take the streetcar from St. Charles to Canal and then down Canal to Carrollton. Stay on streetcar onto Carrollton and get off at City Park and then walk into the park to the Botanical Gardens. Very, very easy. Should take around 30 minutes. Canal is the widest boulevard in North America and a nice streetcar ride.
