Great place to spend some time out in nature. Beautiful gardens, nice natural area. Amazing specimens and research going on here. We got a season pass and go often. Good place to take kids, and they have events for kids. Staff and patrons always friendly. Highly recommend.

Im a wedding photographer and I absolutely love photographing weddings at the Wildflower Center! The library area has such stunning light for those classic getting ready photos, and the wildflowers offer such a beautiful backdrop for the formal portraits. My couple opted to get married indoors and have the reception outdoors. I usually recommend couples have an outdoor ceremony because the lighting is better, but the lighting in the indoor space at the Wildflower Center turned out to be absolutely stunning! The natural stone walkway leading to the event space is another great spot for portraits. I absolutely loved working here and hope to be back soon! Highly recommend this venue.

Gorgeous place to take a stroll. Took my little daughter here to see the greenery, she loved it. Bought our tickets online and they pulled it up with our names when we got there quick. My daughter absolutely loved the flowers and the little waterfalls. I get my steps in and my daughter gets to appreciate nature. Win-win. Will definitely visit here again.

Theyre back open with limited capacity (need a reservation) and it was lovely. There were only two other cars in the lot. It was a great opportunity to get outside, while distancing from others, and even though its August, there were still lots of interesting plants.

Even in December when most plants are not blooming, the center is still gorgeous. The youpon and other trees have bright red berries, bringing color against the green. It was a relaxing and peaceful trip.

Beautiful! Great place to bring the kids. They always have fun things to play on and get new installations periodically.

Very nice walk, amazing diversity of texas plants and a great place to take kids for a family day out. The reception staff was quick and helpful and provided information on what paths were unavailable during the season (its 2020, so theres a disease going around). Most plants had a marker with the scientific name and some regional information that made taking time to stop and learn very rewarding. Highly recommend, Id love to visit when everything is open to check out the cafe.

This location has many trails to walk. Great for children & all ages. Awesome view from the tower as well.

We love botanical gardens and this was one of the best. Worth the $12 entry for an adult. Walking trails were very easy. Lots of family play areas and picnic areas. Native Texas flowers were coming into bloom. Bluebonnets! Gift store was nice. Tours available and free. Easy to get to and entry of parking on a cloudy rainless weekday.

Great place to visit outside of Austin. Well-preserved and what I loved the most was the variety and and how well it is taken care of. Plenty of parking and great trails to explore variety of wild plants. The trails are quiet and peaceful. A great place to spend some quite time and explore. They have a nice gift.shop, restaurant and the restrooms are very clean and well maintained. There are couple of towers and great views, and fields. UT students go free and $2 discounts for students with a student ID. You can find staff on site who would be ready to answer questions.

A beautiful spot to walk and be in nature. There are a lot of great displays with lots of interesting features (despite COVID closures). The paths are set to be one way as much as possible to help with distancing. We will definitely be back with the Story app installed to explore some more.

Some stuff was closed down due to covid, but still a great experience

Wonderful place to walk around and let kids play in big green grass area. You can bring food in. It is wonderful for a picnic. The flowers are wonderful. Only neg... Parking can be limited if it is a busy day. It is not easy to walk through during mid day in the Summer. They do offer extended hours in the evening on particular days.

Gorgeous every time! Appointments required during covid, very safe space for distancing and masks required in close quarters. Most people were masked at all times!

A beautiful place to visit with the family. If youre a part of UT, its free. Aside from that, the price for admission is fair and definitely worth the time

We had an amazing time at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The flowers were beautiful. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned about different caterpillars and their stages of life. My 2 boys even enjoyed it (they are 18 and 9). We will definitely make another trip out again soon!

Such a lovely place. Parking is always a challenge on the weekends, so be prepared. We’ve parked in the neighborhood nearby a couple times, it’s a bit of a walk but it’s also shaded! The gardens are beautiful, especially in spring! Wildflowers were amazing this year, thank you rain! Never eaten at the cafe but it’s nice that it’s an option. Lots of fun for kids, my daughter had fun finding all the animal statues, and of course the water play area was a hit. Love visiting.

Beautiful Biotanical garden with many different types of flowers and butterflies. Many fountains and creeks flowing through. I would consider it a hidden gem

The Lady Bird Wild Flower Center is a great place to explore, exercise and take pictures. Even when the wild flowers are all not blooming you will find something for everyone.

An incredible botanical garden that educates the public of the beauty and importance of native species in central Texas landscapes. The legacy of Lady Bird lives on, inspiring us to conserve wild places and native species alike. Friendly volunteers!

Always a beautiful spot to visit, but its nice and quiet with social distancing in place! Great time to get outside and see more of our beautiful state!

This is a lovely place to spend an afternoon! Granted, its small enough so that a couple of hours is all you need to explore. The central part of the Center has nicely landscaped paths, a tower that overlooks the main grounds, an expansive knowledge center, and a nice store. I liked it so much, I became an annual member There have been wedding ceremonies when Ive visited, so it seems to be a popular wedding venue.It has its own parking lot but it does get full pretty quickly during busy weekends - on the upside, theres also street parking.The best time to come is early spring, when the wildflowers (bluebells, etc) are in bloom.

Always fun for the kiddos. We were the only folks there, and social distancing wasnt an issue. Lots of space, good and hot out. There were plenty of blooms and butterflies. The tower is closed off as well as the restaurant and gift shop. And the area behind the waterfall is blocked off. The sand pit is also closed off.

Nice walk. Hope to be back in the spring.

Wonderful place to visit but hotin July! Staff were courteous, pleasant and helpful. Price is about $15 for an adult. Not in bloom of course in July. They have nice footpaths and trails, some sculptures and large crystals on display. Running waterways with Lilly pads, a little cave and waterfall exhibit with newer archeological cave arts, an a/c gift shop and diner. I enjoyed the lookout tower. Great place for visitors to Austin.

Such a treasure— stayed for about an hour, or so would love to come back for the trails. Worth the trip from downtown Austin- less than 25 min drive. While we were there, an owl was nesting with her babies in the courtyard. Such a beautiful place— peaceful. Great for kiddos

The flowers are in the family trail and central garden and its a pleasure to see the butterflies and bees. The arboretum trail has a beautiful oak trees and we heard the rattle snakes!!Highland trail is also lined with trees. Some trails were closed because of pandemic. Took us about 2 hours to do the entire garden.

We loved our visit as my sister was from out of town. It was a bit cool, and we got to the center 40 minutes before closing. Staff let us in free. We even saw a mom owl sitting on her nest thanks to the friendly park ranger with binoculars. It was a bit before the big spring flower surge, but well worth the stop and walk in nature.

Very nice place to go for a walk. You can really see the diversity of the southwest plant life. So many species unaware in the area.

This place was so charming and wonderful. It ended up being a perfect day to go walking around this wonderful place. Everything was so beautifully maintained, and the staff was so nice and friendly. Cant wait to go back in the summer when more wildflowers have bloomed.

I never knew about this park. The exhibits were awesome during Fortlandia, great family fun and the park is so spacious and beautiful it’s easy to have a wonderful time with the little ones. The last exhibit was, build your own fort. Which my son and did not hesitate to do.

I have many sweet memories of coming here growing up and seeing the full blooms and well maintained property- but, I missed out this time because of the 100 degree heat! If at all possible, try to go during the Spring but I’d still recommend stopping by in the Summer. There is a ton of kid friendly activities and is still nice for adults, too.There is a nice gift shop and cafe to spend some time in as well.Be sure to check group on for a 50% off ticket price! Park hours are 9-5, and you can bring a lunch in to picnic as long as you leave no trace.

The grounds at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center are absolutely stunning. There are so many areas to explore and unique plants to experience and learn about. I could spend hours here!

This is such a wonderful place! I forget that it is here in South Austin. Yesterday I had two unrelated losses of loved ones, both unexpected. I decided to take the day off from work to try to recenter myself, so I jumped on my motorcycle and headed out of town, before I was ten miles from home I saw the sign for the center. I havent been here in years so I pulled in. Plenty of easy parking, nice people at the gate, very nice people in gift shop, sweet young lady served me in the cafe. The people were much kinder than those I interacted with at Seton yesterday. I needed the kind people and the incredible peace that comes when strolling the varying landscaped concepts of the best our Hill Country has to offer. Great place to center, balance and recharge.

Beautiful place! Spring is the prettiest time to go. Cafe has really yummy food and hibiscus tea. Ladybird sandwich and quesadilla. So good! Thank you for being a beautiful place to enjoy and play.

We visited early on a Sunday morning and it was beautiful! I visited last November, and it was an exciting experience to see the changes and all the flowers blooming. If you have the opportunity go!

Such a beautiful place. Lovely to see all the gorgeous Texas native foliage and wildlife. Great for families w/young children and those of all ages. I cant wait to experience the center in Spring. Thank you, Ladybird Johnson for beautifying our little corner of the world!

Because it makes you love mother nature.

Its a very beautiful nature park. There are a lot of pretty flowers, birds and ponds. Its a very calm place to relax. Also there are many activities for kids. Its a special place to go for those nature lovers.

If you’re in the Austin area, you must stop by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. There are so many really neat things to check out, and it’s a fun place to explore! The variety of plants they have is amazing, and being a visitor to Austin, it taught me a lot about the natural Texas landscape. The paths and gardens throughout are very well maintained. There are plenty of picnic locations, natural playgrounds for kids, and a lot of interactive stations. You could easily spend an entire afternoon here. The cost to enter may seem a little expensive ($12 for adults and $6 for kids) but I thought it was totally worth the price! Definitely do not pass up this place!

Great place to walk and enjoy nature.

Not impressed. Not colorful. Unkempt. More suitable for kids field trips.

My husband and I were hoping to see a big field of wild flowers but there were only small themed gardens which was nice but didnt think was worth the price. The place was pretty small and dont come expect to see lots of flowers.Edit after the response from the owners:haha I hope we didnt miss any part and thought we were disappointed. We would definitely have to some back! Thanks for letting us know.

This place is super beautiful and really cool! It was awesome to put names to some of the Texas wildflowers and shrubbery and see some new beautiful stuff! We saw two crazy spiders, a beautiful garter snake, some deer, and a weird dinosaur-looking bird. Had a really lovely time walking around the beautiful space.Also, a beautiful backdrop for getting engaged!! ;)

So beautiful! Such a great place to bring family and friends, walk the trails, and have a picnic.

Simply an amazing(ly beautiful) place, year-round. The family garden is a fantastic addition. I cant wait to take kids there. I especially love the rope swings on the arboretum trail. The cafe makes a delightful sandwich (and probably other things, but Ive only had a sandwich). The restrooms are clean and air conditioned. The gift shop has a nice selection of seeds, as well as lots of other great clothes and trinkets.

Very disappointing in some respects. What used to be about Texas wildflowers and plants has now added essentially a playground for kids. The peace and quiet that was present on my last visit a few years ago is pretty much gone. Even in the farthest reaches of the center the quiet is gone. With all the great parks in Austin, it is unfortunate that they found it necessary to convert this place to one.

The Lady Bird Johnson WildFlower Center is a Texas gem featuring an abundance of learning experience from Flora to fauna.Nestled just south of Austins premiere downtown area, the WildFlowern Center is easy to access on the weekends. We went early in the day in late July and the weather was beautiful. There is is plenty of shade too in the event the area gets hot.There is currently road construction on the 1 south, so anticipate a bit more time to gain access the the location.Once we arrived, parking was not an issue. We parked very close to the entrance and unloaded our stroller with ease. There are well cared for foot paths that are stroller friendly that lead to the park entrance.The day we went, admission was free as it is once a year on Lady Birds Birthday (July 28th). Normally adults are $10 a head. Certainly worth the price of admission.The center is very family friendly and an easy walk for the elderly.Inside youll find several air conditioned buildings and even a cafe featuring sandwhiches, ice cream, soda and iced Tea. We did purchase a cookie and drinks. The cookie was old and stale but the prices were very reasonable.I recommend taking notes if the printed tour map given to you during the admission process. Theres a ton of wonderful information and the map will also guide you through the center with relative ease. There are many small offshoot paths from the main path, so if you are the adventurous type, this should fit your fancy.I also recommend going in all of the buildings that are open. The architecture is incredible and inspiring.Make your way up the San Antonio tower for a view of the surrounding area.

It had been several years since I had been here. I didn’t think it could possibly get any better than it was, but it absolutely did! I love, love, love this place! It’s great for ALL ages now & in all seasons. A true gem.

This place is glorious! The flowers were stunning and the walk was nice. It has educational placards everywhere, some swings and huts made of branches! You can walk for hours there and if you want there is even a tower you can climb and see everything on the property in all directions. This place is for sure a ten out of ten for all ages :)

We visited on December 6th for the illuminations display and aerial dance performance. It was very beautiful to see the trees lit up in different colors and the children appeared to be having a wonderful time with nature in the dark. It was fun! I especially enjoyed the aerial dance performance Outdoors!

Took our family out here for the Fort Landia exhibit and we had a great time. It is not far out of the city which was nice. The entry area was beautiful and had this central pond that was surrounded by some buildings which contained bathrooms as well as an area for snacks.The walking path was nice and there were places to sit as you went making it easy for all levels of fitness. The bathrooms that were in the middle of the path were out of order which turned out to be inconvenient bring that both our girls needed to use them while out there.The forts were absolutely the best part. We had so much fun at all the different designs and they did a good job of spacing them out. I will try and post a pic or two but wont spoil them all. It was fun coming up to each of them for the first time and exploring.

Beautiful getaway spot in Austin. The little trails are pleasant and there is enough shade even for the hottest days.

Beautiful place to bring family, friends, loved ones or just to enjoy the beauty of nature in solitude.

Gentle walks, spaces for kids and plenty of history. Seems like its miles and miles away.

Not big but nice. Summer is not a right season but still pretty nice

Visited in late fall so there were very few plants blooming. Nevertheless, it was beautiful and peaceful. And informative.

Excellent wide open spaces, family friendly, affordable and entertaining. Currently at one of the installations, Fortlandia, very adventurous and my son absolutely loves all the different art!

We absolutely adore this place. Sometimes I feel like i have to drag my seven year old, but one we get here, he doesnt want to leave! Such an amazing way to spend an afternoon or an entire day!

The Luminations event here is a thing of wonder. I absolutely loved being out in the middle of the tangled brush and seeing the installations. The amenities were also really impressive for the event and reasonably priced. Overall super enchanted with the center and cant wait to go back in the spring!

We went of the middle of February, and most plants were dormant. However, being able to identify plants when they are dormant is a handy ability to have. We had a very reasonably priced lunch in the Wildflower cafe, with its broad expanse of picture windows and hand painted chairs. We wandered the nearly vacant grounds, enjoying the quiet and peace. We couldnt take in the whole park in a single visit. We climbed the three flights of the circular stone stairway to the top of the tower with its magnificent views of the Texas Hill country and, in the distance, downtown Austin, followed the trail through the grasslands to the family area, searched out the hidden giant wind chimes, and more. The grounds were full of art in the form of realistic animal sculptures as well as contemporary stone and glass works. We scoped out the shop too which had some unique items in addition to usual tourist fare.

Beautiful place, we went over to Fortlandia with amazing forts from different artists that change all the time. I highly recommend a day here.

A special place in my heart. Had our maternity shoot here. What a beautiful preserved spot of nature. Thank you for the care and condition of mother nature.

Go when the season is right with all the blue bonnet and blooming flowers and plants, nice and beautiful. Even the kids play area is a lot of fun. Not that many sun shade in the play area though, so watch for the heat with kids. But there a nice cafe to chill and some events that’s worth going.

Beautiful property. Amazing character and design. The gardens were absolutely beautiful. The whole place was just perfect. Best thing about our family vacation to Corpus, was stopping here first

Just beautiful, relaxing, calming. Good place for kids to walk the paths too.

First time here with my daughters school, and we have a great time. Definitely coming back

They had a great cave event on Sat Feb 22nd with VR and other things. And for FREE. This place usually costs around $15/ per adult. The kids had a great time!

Beautiful place! If you live in Austin, it makes sense to become a member. Worth it!

This garden was okay. The line to enter was really long and the admission fee was too high. We saw an owl nesting near the entrance. I would visit the garden at Barton Springs instead.

This was a great educational experience! So much fun with beautiful sights. The cafe was a delicious and cozy rest point before exploring even more!

Great garden, lots of plants and butterflies, we even saw a hummingbird. Well designed walking trails that maximized the use of the space. Lots of great ideas and advice for native plant gardening and water conservation. Fun place for kids too, with a dinosaur themed area with a waterfall and caves, sandbox. Only downside was how hot it was, but its South Texas in June so not much to be done about that.

Nice trails, vegetation and places to sit and relax. Spend about 2 hours here.

Lovely. I had no idea how many beautiful, native flowers thrive in Texas. And the butterflies were plentiful!

Limited capacity, easy to social distance. gardens beautiful, as always

One of the kids favorite places to go. The spring and fall are the best times to go even in the winter when few things are in bloom they always have so etching going on that keeps the kids engaged and wanting to go back.

What a gorgeous place to explore! I was here in March, and it was a little early for everything to be blooming, but still beautiful! Give yourself a couple hours to meander this beautiful property!

Lots of shade, beautiful gardens and architecture, and very kid friendly.Wear closed toe shoes.

Beautiful display and ambience of plants, succulents, trees and all things nature.

Theres simply not enough time to take in all the natural beauty here. So many native Texas flowers, winding walkways, water elements, shaded seated areas, butterflies & birds & beauty dancing all around.A gardeners, horticulturists haven a lover of all things beautiful & natural. Bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes to explore the garden to the fullest. If water bottles r allowed (water stations r throughout) bring that to. Texas heat can be excruciating.

Fascinating walkthrough. Very informative

Loved Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It is much more than I expected! We became members today so we can return to enjoy on a regular basis.We enjoyed a cup of soup with hot chocolate at the small cafe with a cupcake and was lucky enough to find several items at the gift store. Cant wait to return at different times of the year to see everything in bloom and to take part in the programs offered.

We came in March and it was a beautiful cloudy cool day. Lots of things were in bloom, like the grape-smelling Texas Mountain Laurel and bluebonnets. So wonderful! Many things will bloom later and it would be worth another trip next month.

What a wonderland of diversity! Plants, trees, grasses, water features abounding. Natural surroundings designed and created by hand, but uncontrived. Walk along paths freely as you drink in the beauty of nature in safe, beautiful spaces. Children and adults alike discover waterfalls, bridges, sculptures, hand pump, butterflies, hardscapes and beyond. Also, the cafe offers a delectable menu, and the events and courtyard lend themselves to many a photo op. Find yourself at peace with the world and with others in this beautiful, innocent place.

Lady Bird would be happy to know the next little ones are getting taught even when they dont know it. Treasure hunt. Pouring water on rocks and see how it slowly drains through. Wear a hard hat to go inside a cave. Feel the rock, different rocks, porous ricks. Know there are male and female plants. Explore the wide open space. We found this cool plant area where bees and butterflies hang out. Got to teach the little ones to enjoy nature. Without lady bird, we would see high rise developments in Grand Canyon. Breath and enjoy. We came in November and it was sunny. Would hate to come when it is 100 degrees. No shade at all.

Short trails with plenty of space for kids to play. Well marked plant and flower displays. Interesting history of famous Texas Oak Trees with new trees growing from the originals!

This is the place I can see my children getting to live like I did as a kid. Every time we go we get to spend the day reconnecting with nature as a family. The Fortlandia exhibit right now is AMAZING. We spent 3 hours just going through the forts.

Beautiful with many walking paths!

We really enjoyed our trip to the Wildflower Center. The Fortlandia exhibit was great fun!

Ive been a member consistently since 2014 & visit frequently. Great place to take guests visiting the area. I love it here, both as a wonderful place to get away & relax, and as a great place for photography.

Bring the whole family️. We took the family for mothers day. Lots of ideas for my future garden and landscaping. Theres a cafe and gift shop. Playscape for kids and adults. Also, ask about the AAA discounts

Forts and Cathedral of Oaks is definitely a fun place to climb, run and swing. The dinosaur creek is nice, but dont pass up the cool forts and swings. Even when the flowers arent in bloom, theyve done a good job of adding extras so you can have fun with kids outdoor.

Beautiful flowers and wildlife. A great place to spend the day with family.

Very nice! Almost 300 acres of green spaces, and great scenery. Gift shop is a great place to stop to cool down after a long stroll in the gardens.

Beautiful expanses of flowers. Well-marked trails and informative signage. Delicious lunch at the cafe.

Great place to escape the busyness of life and enjoy nature but without leaving the city. The gardens are both beautiful and educational. There is a section meant especially for families with children. I came here for a work-related day retreat and everything went smoothly.

A peaceful place to enjoy strolling around the gardens. Would recommend it to anyone who likes learning about native plants and seeing some wildlife.

Wonderful forts for kids to climb and explore!

Beautiful botanical garden with some short trails and an observation tower. Good cafe also. Good way to spend a few hours.

Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson and actress Helen Hayes founded the National Wildflower Research Center in 1982 to protect and preserve North Americas native plants and natural landscapes.The original center was located on a 60-acre site in East Austin. Public demand to view native gardens and learn more about native plants soon overwhelmed the original site, and led the Board of Directors to build a larger campus to accommodate public interest.The current campus opened in 1995 on a 42-acre site in Southwest Austin on La Crosse Avenue. Five acres of native plant gardens and landscapes, designed by J. Robert Anderson, FASLA (principal), Eleanor McKinney (EMLA) and Darrel Morrison (FASLA), were installed throughout a complex of award-winning buildings designed by Overland Partners to reflect the land and regional architecture of the Texas Hill Country.