amarillo botanical gardens

We went to se the Christmas lights. That means we went during the winter; meaning the gardens were nlt green. With that said I enjoyed the tropical area and the gardens were decorated very nicely. The inly thing is that it is very small. Nice place I will like to gi during the spring to be able to appreciate the gardens at their full potential.

They boast "100,000 lights" during Christmas time. It's a lovely way to spend an evening during the holidays-follow the paths lined with lights and snuggle for photos under the trees. It's pretty magical! Live music and hot chocolate are served inside during the event, too. Take a jacket and try to go earlier than later, as the crowds can get out of control, especially during the weekend! As far as other times of year go, it's a nice spot to visit if you're in Amarillo for a day or two. They keep the grounds very nice and it's worth the trip if you're already in town!

We've been to botanical gardens in many areas of the US and each one has it's own special appeal. This one was a pleasant surprise, I didn't expect to see so many blooming green plants in such a warm dry climate. And the butterfly sanctuary was a photographer's delight! It was very hot so dress accordingly and bring plenty of water and sunscreen!

The Botanical Gardens has made milestones in its physical plant (no pun intended) and programs. It now reaches out to more than just a limited population, for events invite families of all age groups. It's not as large as gardens found in big cities, but it is an interesting and rather startling space, considering the dusty, windy, wide-open spaces of the Texas Panhandle. It's even located on a hill by a pond! What a lovely and educational place to visit. Special programs offered at holidays are also a treat.

We decided to visit the garden in the afternoon after we made our hotel reservations for the night. We had a very hard time finding it, but after several attempts, we located it. The admission price was very reasonable. The butterfly garden was beautiful with dozens of butterflies flying around from flower to flower. We even saw several rare hummingbird moths feeding in the garden. The conservatory was filled with exotic tropical plants (a sharp contrast to the stark desert land we had driven through all day) and the Japanese garden was also a delight. I highly recommend a visit.

The Amarillo Botanical Gardens are always interesting to visit and see what is new. Native plants are the way to go in a hot dry climate and by watching and learning from the staff, I too can have a pretty yard under difficult circumstances. The conservatory has a family of ducks that can survive the climate of Amarillo, and many different plant can be seen along the pathway as you wander along.A year ago a terrible hail storm hit ABG stripping all the plants, and the community rallied around donating plant and time. A few days later, the gardens were back in business and weddings and parties were held with beauty. I feel like it is a place to go that is really loved and cared for by the people of Amarillo.

Very Relaxing & Pleasant Place to Spend The Afternoon, just walking around and looking at the beautiful flowers and foliage. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a green atmosphere here in the very dry western Texas panhandle. We also toured the gardens at Christmas when then had thousands of lights on the plants and trees. I am told they also have concerts in the summer which we will be looking forward too.

It's a very short trek through the rainforest, but it is an experience you won't forget. Just the smell of the earthy plants and the moisture - the flowers and the banana tree - really neat!!

Gardening is clearly a challenge in Amarillo, but this place is lovely and the volunteers are knowledgeable and friendly.

There were thousands of Christmas lights on all the plants, trees, paths, etc. It was beautiful and there was a giant Christmas tree inside. It was like being in fairy land. This is a very beautiful place to visit in the summer too.

We went at Christmas time, and the entire place was so beautifully decorated.. Definitely a place to go to enjoy the beauty of Christmas in Amarillo

My wedding was a fairy tale made possible by the beautiful scenery & VERY helpful staff! The venue was large enough for my 100 person wedding, yet still it felt cozy and intimate.

A wonderful botanical garden (the most impressive we saw on our trip through Texas) run almost entirely by volunteers. An indoor Bivins Conservatory with some exotic Asian trees and plants, other gardens feature local diverse plantlife, plants indigenous to nearby Palo Duro Canyon, etc. But our greatest joy were the Butterfly and Hummingbird gardens. In October, they were filled with tiny hummingbirds and monarch butterflies.Check ahead for seasonal changes, during our Oct visit they were a week away from removing many of the summer and fall flowers.

The people were helpful and wonderful. Had so much fun. We will be back. Such pretty flowers and gardens. We walked around for hours just enjoying the sights. I had so much fun and so did my husband it was amazing.

Very beautiful area, nice to walk through. They were having a wedding and reception there that night so you know it must be good! Well worth the few dollars.