New Orleans Botanical Garden

Luke Thompson 4 months ago

The New Orleans Botanical Garden is an absolute masterpiece—a breathtaking 10-acre oasis nestled within City Park that left me utterly enchanted from the moment I stepped through its gates. This historic gem, originally shaped by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s, showcases stunning Art Deco architecture, graceful sculptures by Enrique Alférez, and more than 2,000 varieties of plants from around the world. Every corner bursts with vibrant life and thoughtful design. Wandering the meticulously maintained pathways feels like stepping into a living painting. The Yakumo Nihon Teien Japanese Garden offers serene zen moments with its tranquil koi pond and elegant landscaping, while the Rose Garden dazzles with fragrant blooms in every hue. I was captivated by the Butterfly Walk, the lush tropical conservatory at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters, and the whimsical New Orleans Historic Train Garden, where miniature streetcars glide past tiny replicas of iconic city landmarks. The Enrique Alférez Sculpture Garden seamlessly blends art with nature under the majestic live oaks, creating Instagram-worthy vistas at every turn. What truly sets this place apart is its peaceful atmos

K 4 months ago

The New Orleans Botanical Gardens is a must see for anyone visiting the city. It has so many beautiful little coves throughout the gardens to rest and relax. The greenhouse was our favorite place in the gardens, particularly the living fossil section which has a waterfall. There is also a vegetable garden section that in the summer has an abundance of vegetables growing and many flowering plants. We even saw a beautiful little garden kitty!

Chelsea 5 months ago

This is a gorgeous, lush and whimsical botanical garden! The Spanish moss hanging off the trees as well as the wavy-shaped bushes were my favorite. The sculptures throughout were beautiful and a nice addition to the already beautiful gardens. Definitely worth the visit!

Adi Gherman 6 months ago

Windy day in NOLA so we decided to spend the morning in the botanical garden. Took the tram from Canal (close to the Casino) so it took about 35 min to get to the gardens. The trip was worth it. Gardens are gorgeous, they have a vegetable garden that was well taken care of. There is a toy train area, trains only run on weekends, very impressive. The indoor gardens had plenty of orchids and a couple of very interesting large fish (one had teeth like humans, other one looked like an alligator). Japanese garden was closed for maintenance, it did look like something that was worth seeing though. Definitely worth the trip and 1-3 hours of your time.

Alexis Powell 6 months ago

Nice garden. A mix of open spaces, greenhouses, and special species rooms. The train and miniatures set up is very cute (only runs on weekends). Space is well taken care of and maintained. $25 for non residents felt a bit steep for its size.