The botanical garden is never disappointing. It was hot though. Although we have been several times we discovered a new(to us) area that had swings and chairs. It was near a chicken coop. Lovely place to sit and catch a few breezes. The koi pond is our favorite area of the gardens, unfortunately this time it was overrun with geese. I enjoy a walk in a garden and visit gardens in almost every city I travel to, and this one is one of my very favorites.

Pretty much the best $12 you'll spend. The sights are amazing. We even took in a sandwich at the "snack bar," which is called Frattelli's...like a little Panera. We waked mostly the entirety of the garden and were ever in wonderment of the beauty of the place. If I had one con, it was that you really need to be up on your map skills to not get lost in the garden...but all roads lead back to the start, I suppose. Go, and have fun, and enjoy some nature!

Great place to visit and enjoy some floral creative art. The place is huge and you will need almost a full day if you want to visit every garden design. Summer time is the best because it has some water options and kids can play in the various garden and house designs. Prices were decent and well worth the time spent. We did not see a restaurant option. Make sure you bring plenty of drinking water.

We came here on a morning in late June. The weather was warm and sunny, and we had a lovely time walking through the gardens. At an even pace, the gardens take about 45 minutes to see everything. Of course, you can spend much longer if you prefer. The herb garden was a highlight, as was the Japanese garden. The entry price is fair for all that you get. Certainly recommended.