We had planned to “pop into” the Botanical Gardens for a short visit, but were surprised to find how large and extensive they were. We happily ended up spending a few hours there, and look forward to returning some day for a more leisurely visit. There are a few large glass greenhouse structures that house palms, desert, and rainforest areas.... More

This spot in San Antonio is a nice stop after going through the hustle and bustle of the city. It is a bit expensive, ask for military or retired/disabled veteran discounts. They have a restaurant there and is ok. Bring your tennis shoes though it requires a good amount of walking. There are some great exhibits of flowers/plants/trees that you... More

The San Antonio Botanical Gardens are situated around a hill (the tallest in the inner city area) near Ft. Sam Houston and Brackenridge Park. All year you'll find beautiful flowers and plantings, interesting programs (like the summer's Gardens by Moonlight) and xeroscape ideas for your own yard in this drought prone area! There are areas devoted to the native plants... More

If you like flowers and strolling, you'll love a trip to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. I love this place and bought a seasonal pass so that I could go several times a year. There's always something new to see and as a photographer, there's usually something interesting to shoot. Some of my favorite photographs have come from this garden.... More

I really liked the place, it took me to a different period of time with the wooden houses and some old pictures for locals whom were in that place before, I liked the colors of plants.

The gardens are in desperate need of cleaning out yet, not to mention non-existent grooming. The conservatory was ok, but also is screaming for grooming and TLC. Private organizations sponsor special areas such as roses and herbs. Both of these areas are not showing a good advertisement for their organization. City of San Antonio surely we can do a lot... More

They have a lot plants and is laid out very nice, plan on spending a large part of the day there. Great place to bring a camera.

Another place we have taken grandchildren starting at a very young age. I think we have hit every special display they have had light giant insects and dinosaurs. All my grandchildren could give a guided tour of the trails. My wife and I have also done some volunteer work here and enjoy a quite visit followed by lunch at the... More

We are from ME and have beautiful botanical gardens there, so we thought it would be fun to compare them to San Antonio's. LOVED the "exhibits" which are huge glass greenhouses that house different types of plants. One was for dry desert plants like cacti, another was like a rain forest, etc. They were amazing. Wish we had those in... More