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5.0 of 5 stars.
So gorgeous, so relaxing, so amazing. I did not spend enough time here when I lived in St. Louis.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Botanical Gardens is one of a few major attractions in St. Louis that I hadn't yet reviewed on Yelp because it was a complete no brainer. This, along with the City Museum, The Zoo, and (arguably)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Botanical Garden!!! We spent hours looking at the pretty plants and trees. I want to take a Fragrant Olive tree back home with me! If you got to the Linnan garden, you can smell the nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for a wedding and the gardens were beautiful! The Rose Garden was the perfect setting for a summer wedding. The reception was also at the Botanical Garden and the food was great. I agree...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here Thursday night for the last night of the Whittaker Music Festival. Man, I had forgotten how awesome this place is.For the music festival, admission was free, which is amazing! It is really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is beautiful. What's even more interesting and fun is the culturally diverse, fun knick knacks at this gift store. Yay! You get to see all kinds of plants, flowers, trees, and such with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The botanical gardens in STL is AMAZING! If you are visiting St. Louis, it's worth a look for sure. It's not too expensive, the Climatron is full of exotic plants, the hedge maze is great fun for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know it took me almost 5 years and a wedding pics session (ours) to bring me out to the Botanical Gardens. Man is it ginormous. Everything is beautiful here and the events they do seem like just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful Gardens.Spent a couple of hours here on a really nice day just wandering around. No need to take the tram. Just walk around and take it the sights, smells and tranquility. The highlights...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man, do I love MoBot. There's nothing like walking it in late winter. I know, I know, but stuff isn't blooming yet...why go? For the smell of the dirt after it rains, for the daffodils and iris leaves...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great great spot!I have a confession though..I've only ever gone during the summer on Wednesdays. Why just Wed?They have free jazz in the gardens! No admission fee (!), free music, and the chance to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I went here today, & I must say that this place has a great design! Even though there wasn't much greenery, the Climatron was the high point of my trip. The Japanese & Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mobot is a photographers wet dream. It is also a wonderful way to spend the day with your husband/boyfriend/partner/Family. It is beautiful and they always have interesting art exhibits and shows...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here and yes, you can even go in the winter! We went to see the Christmas train exhibit. They set up a train (inside) amidst lots of gorgeous greenery and flowers. If you have a kid...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I'll just keep updating this review as time goes on because I am such an avid MoBot fan and there are always wonderful things going on there!Right now, it's dahlia time at the Garden! Dahlias...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as I am concerned, this is THE tourist attraction in St. Louis. Most people would probably argue this point, what with the arch and the brewery and whatnot, but I could spend hours in this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Someone told me that the Botanical Gardens houses one of the largest (or THE largest) Japanese-style gardens in the continental United States. That's pretty impressive, since it's only a five minute...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually not THAT into botanical gardens, but the scenery in combination with the Niki de Saint Phalle exhibition was just about perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Missouri Botanical Gardens (or MoBot, as the locals say) is one of the prettiest public places I've visited not just in St. Louis but in the US. When I was a kid, my family and I rode our bikes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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We love going to the Botanical Gardens - the kiddos like all the little hidden gardens, the maze, and flowers! The Niki exhibit was amazing, and the kids can crawl on some of the statues.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for all ages, the Botanical Gardens are a lovely place to visit on a nice day. If you live in the city, the entry fee is discounted, which is nice, as it is a bit steep, but worth it, really....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty much a given that this place deserves five stars, simply for its innate beauty. If I lived nearby, I'd be here every Saturday morning and Wednesday evening for free admission and some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best place to visit here in STL. The garden is great, not too big, not too small. It pales in comparison to the Chicago Botanical Garden. It makes it back up with one of the better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
JAZZ IN THE PARK:Exceptional sculptures, smooth jazz and nature at it's best, every Wednesday night throughout the summer months, the Botanical Garden features it's rain or shine named event "Jazz in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another first for me. It was definitely a nice stroll. Pros: 1. $8 admission was reasonable.2. Free Parking3. Amazing to see so many variety of plants growing next to each other.4. 25 cents to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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My kids have sort of outgrown it, but used to like going. It's a very beautiful and serene place.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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The Missouri Botanical Gardens is a great place to visit and spend a nice day outside. The gardens are beautiful.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Beautiful gardens so pretty to walk through. Newer area for kids too!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing how many well-done and well-kept cultural spots there are in this city.This is one of the best botanical gardens I've ever been to. The next on my list would be the Hortus Botanicus in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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I have visited other botanical gardens, but I don't think any can touch this one. The gardeners here have done an excellent job over the years and they have managed to keep it fresh with new additions so you...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the most impressive gems of St. Louis. The gardens are superb, as are the buildings. Throughout the year there are so many different festivals. I try to go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly can't think of a better place to visit in St. Louis. It's serenity in a confined space, though you certainly don't feel confined anywhere within the spacious grounds. Every nook and cranny...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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For god sake's its free on Saturday mornings...take the kids on a nice day.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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The Botanical Garden is so beautiful. It's such a lovely place to spend an afternoon. I would recommend taking a picnic. It makes for a really romantic time.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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The botanical garden is a great place to relax and enjoy the spring weather!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the weather finally turning for the better with spring deciding to show it's ever-elusive face, the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the best places to spend a day. With the wonderful weather,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Great place to take the kids on a Saturday morning. The Childrens area has all kinds of great playground type fun along with a general store the kids can do pretend play.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the Missouri Botanical Gardens. It's too bad I did not appreciate it till 32 years later and after I moved away. It is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the country. It was founded in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Missouri Botanical Garden is a beautiful surprise in South City, a great spot to spend a weekend afternoon walking and taking pictures. I particularly enjoy the Botanical Garden for people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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This is a great place to visit, beautiful sceneary for a walk. Now that they have the children's area we love it even more. There is a natural-like play area that is huge, towers, slides, rope bridges, water...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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This is a great place to take the whole family. It has beautiful flowers and is a huge park! The indoor humidity area with all the flowers is really cool.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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When I have the choice to go here or the zoo I usually go here. For the parking if nothing else. But my daughter loves to explore, and you can get off the paths and run in the grass. If I can steer her to the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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The flowers at the garden are always beautiful. It really helps to release the stress that life is putting on our family. And the kids love the new childrens area. And the Japanese festival is the best. We...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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An educational and fun outing for the family. The new children's area is very entertaining as well. My kids love to see how it changes throughout the seasons.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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When things are just feeling too stressful with the kids we pack up and go to the Garden -- lots of room to roam and explore, neat plants and flowers to learn about and very relaxing for mom! And my kids love...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Love going to the Botanical Gardens. My toddler loves playing in the Children's Garden (free on Tuesdays). The Strollerobics that they offer in the Spring and Fall is also great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Spend a day surrounded by beauty. Take your kids to play in the wonderful new play area. Eat at the cafe. Enjoy the flowers and fountains. You can't go wrong here. They have a fabulous gift shop.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Luckily I was using my Garmin to find the botanical gardens, because after I got off the highway I was SURE I was in the wrong area - I didn't see any signs or other indicator that I was in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Shaw Park was what it was called when I was a kid. The place has had an immense overhaul. With the addition of the many different tropical plants and educational information. It has a pretty big Japaneese...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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If you want to see a bountiful array of beautiful flowers and scenery, this is the place for you. It is also a wonderful place to have weddings and receptions. It is reasonably priced and is wheelchair...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This, along with all of Forest Park, is the best place to visit on a nice day in St. Louis (especially if you're going with someone else--unless you're a nature lover). Too bad the Chihuly exhibit is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge, amazing, beautiful, peaceful, relaxing, all of it. You could spend all day strolling through the gardens and still not see it all. The way they display the different plants and styles is really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE! I had no idea I'd be that amused by acres upon acres of flowers, but guess what? I was. Hmm. Went with the husband and the in-laws. It's a perfect way to spend some touristy time in St. Louis...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful. You really have no reason not to check this place out if the weather is nice. There's always something cool going on here. Uh, except for now when it's cold out. But the gift shop is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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a fabulous place year round... the gardens offer indoor and outdoor spaces, a children's garden, great walking paths, fish to feed, a maze to run through, classes, summer night Jazz concerts and more... Wed...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent escape for any reason, exploring the grounds are worth 5 stars alone. They also host a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, so check out the calendar on their website.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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I can't tell you anything about trees or flowers or anything plant-like. But I've been here a lot and it's great. My brother got married ...
gusto.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Good for a dateCons: Boring ;)It would be boring to go by yourself. An excellent place to take a woman, though. They like to look at flowers or something. Occasionally they have something neat,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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A must see at all times of the year! Magical train display during Christmas season. Japanese gardens are some of the most beautiful in the world. Worth it to have a membership if you live in the area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Wednesday and Saturday mornings are free admission. The new childrens garden is not so much a regular garden as a giant play area with forts, net ropes, and water sprays. There is also a area for little tots.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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children's garden is SOO fun!
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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The gardens are beautiful, and my 4-month old daughter had lots to look at, smell and hear. We were there on a busy weekend, but there were still plenty of quiet places to walk and shade to hide under. My only...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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It's very pretty here. In the summer, bring plenty of water and a hat though, since it could get very sunny and hot!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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The new children's garden is a bit underrated.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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free wednesdays and saturdays 9-noon with county/city residency proof
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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We really enjoy taking the children here. Nice family place.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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Fun family event -walk and feed the fish!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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Very pretty setting and the fish were neat!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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Great place to let little ones run and take awesome pictures among the beautiful flowers.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A must see if you are visiting the area.... I'm not really into botany (duuuude) but this place will transport you away from the rat race of downtown....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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A beautiful place to walk around anytime of year. Wednesday and Saturday mornings are free. It can get crowded but it is still beautiful.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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free on Wed and Sat mornings and after 5pm on other days. Free concerts in the park in the summer
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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Beautiful gardens - kids love to run in the fountains !
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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strollerobics with amy jenkins phenomenal workout with your baby
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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A fabulous place year round, the gardens offer indoor and outdoor gardens, children's garden, great walking paths, fish to feed, a maze to run through, classes, summer night Jazz concerts and more!!! Wed and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/19/2005
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A beautiful place for a walk. They have a great children's garden also. A fun exercise class called Strollerobics is offered in the spring.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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I've been to the gardens at least twice a year (in the summer) for the last 5 to 6 years. I enjoy it thoroughly every time I visit. Thank you.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2003
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The Botanical Gardens aren't free. There is a small fee to pay at the entrance, unless you're a member. It's a beautiful place in the springtime and at Christmastime.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2003
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Absolutely beautiful! Take your sweetie and pack a picnic basket for a romantic, tranquil day amongst all the beauty the gardens have to offer!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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The Missouri Botanical Gardens are beautiful. They have many different gardens for the different seasons.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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The Missouri Botanical Garden is on my "must-visit" list of things to do in St. Louis every time I go there. There are large, showy beds of peonies, tulips, pansies, roses, iris, and lilies when these flowers...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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I used to live in the St. Louis area and this was always one of my favorite places to go. It is just beautiful there. The Japanese gardens are wonderful and the scented garden is my favorite place. If you live...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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