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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
512-232-0100
Ranked #13 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Hiking, Group tours/walking tour, Viewing foliage
Owner description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use...... more » Owner description: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes. Founded by Mrs. Johnson and Actress Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center brings life to her hope to preserve the beauty and regional identify of natural landscapes. The Center features acres of Texas wildflower gardens, award-winning architecture, nature trails, a café and gift shop. « less
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Tavernier, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

An intertesting place to visit but there were very few flowers in bloom and very few butterflies. Overall, a good experience. More

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Austin, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is a great nature park. Lots of plants and flowers to see. so if you like plants, and want information on native Texas plants, go there. More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is a really beautiful location with acres of wild flowers and butterflies. Lots of room to roam, so great for kids. It's out in the boonies, but worth the trip. More

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New Canaan, Connecticut
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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The volunteer corps & the benefactors, who support this place, have created a really stunning oasis. Great place to take the kids; lots of room to run around, outside of the formal gardens. Gone in the Spring, when it seems that everything is at its best. The folks there are make a huge effort to bring the acres they hold... More

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Austin, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It had been 4 years since my last visit, and yesterday I saw many improvements on an already-great facility. Excellent place to spend a relaxed afternoon enjoying and learning about Texas plant life. More

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New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Enjoyed the variety and presentation of wildflowers in the Center. It was a very enjoyable visit. More

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Austin, Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

My wife and I had very pleasant day in early April. I would suggest a visit. We had lunch at the cafe and the food was very health orientated, and Good tasting! More

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Bettendorf Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The wildflowers are beautiful. Great place to spend a few hours More

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Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Had a wonderful time visiting this garden. Only wish we would have been there a little earlier in the year as I'm sure more flowers would have been blooming, but it was still very nice. More

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Dallas, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Spring must be the time of year to see the wildflower center. Very peaceful surroundings and absolutely gorgeous grounds set in a wilderness environment. There are trails to walk and it seemed that almost every plant was blooming. We felt fortunate that Texas had had some rain this spring so that the flowers were really at their best. I would... More

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