Wonderful stroll through the garden with my hubby on his birthday. Small garden but interesting nevertheless. Face mask required. They also have a children’s garden, we enjoyed it there too because everyone is a kid at heart. They have a longer walking trail through the forest for those who want to get off the beaten track. Staff was very friendly!

A beautiful botanical gardens. The staff were helpful and friendly. You have to book ahead as due to Covid they are limiting numbers. We had a 40 min wait but that didn’t bother us as the staff were nice enough to point us in he direction of the nearby Starbucks. I world recommend booking ahead of you don’t like to wait. I would recommend this place as we really enjoyed our afternoon there. There is also a play area and water feature for kids. There where fall installations the week we went. Great place.

Though its small, its quite nice. The flowers and plants are well curated and the walking paths are very pleasant. If you live nearby I would certainly stop by if youre in the market for a short visit with some flowers or a nice playground for the kids. My enthusiasm was tempered somewhat, however, by the many, many orb weaver spiders and their large webs pretty much everywhere. Its hard to enjoy the plants while constantly trying to avoid giant spiders.

Beautiful gardens! Everything is so new and fresh. My favorite parts were the beehives, cascading waterfall and the monarch butterflies. Some guests were not wearing masks, but we felt relatively safe since there were so few people on a Friday afternoon. Would love to come back and maybe someday see a concert!

Lovely. Most of the garden is paved, easily navigated for those using walkers or wheeled chairs. The childrens garden is whimisical and fun. The walking trails are well maintained and provide several spots with benches to stop and soak in nature.

Took my mom here for a little get out the house trip while she was in town this week. Every inexpensive and a nice little walk. The hosts were helpful and friendly and it wasn’t over crowded.

Preface: COVID precautions are enforced !! Please call ahead to schedule a time for arrival/entrance. They are admitting a fixed number of people every half an hour.Well it aint Atlanta but given its location it was surprisingly nice. Totally enjoyed walking through the garden and admiring the flora, fauna and creepy non-native spiders. The grounds are super clean and serene. Limited staff are knowledgeable and personable. Vending machines offer non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Relaxing outdoor bar overlooking the pond offers a place to sit back and chill for all my grown folks. The Childrens Garden does have a play area for younger kids and a place to seat for tired adults. Plenty of parking available. I hear pre-COVID the amphitheater hosted some top name concerts... Admission was definitely priced nicely. Overall it was a good experience. I will probably revisit next spring to see it at its best.

Not huge, but is well worth the price of admission. While there are not concerts or event in their amphitheater because of Covid19, it is a great place for a picnic. There is a great mix of paved and unpaved trails, easily taking half a day to walk them all. Definitely bring a hat, because a lot of the paved area get a lot of sun, but the unpaved trails have more than enough shade.

Cool place to visit. Only 8.00 for adults. Very clean . Wheelchair friendly

A nice little garden. They update the flowers and plants on a regular basis and tickets arent too expensive. They have a smaller well curated garden area, but also have a few walking trails that will give just over a mile of hiking altogether. Those trails a well marked and more natural, but still have quite a bit of intentionally planted trees and shrubs. There is clearly work put into this place and it shows. Not as big as the garden in Atlanta, but certainly worth a visit if youre in the area.

Nice small garden, beautiful landscape, variety of trees, nice touch with kids section.

Beautiful and serene place to walk and absorb everything around you. They have sitting areas where you can relax and take in the sounds of the birds and the water streams. They also have an area for kids to run around and play in. They are actually under construction with a new section for children.

Not as big as the main gardens downtown but still very enjoyable stroll.

The flowers are much prettier than the main garden as it is more focused on botany than lights and sculptures

We usually go to the Gardens in Midtown, but decided to try Gainesville. While its smaller, its a treasure. The childrens garden is beautiful and has a wonderful playground.The entire garden was accessible if you have someone in a wheelchair.

Absolutely lovely the teens hiked around , the little guys explored and especially love the childrens garden with great climbing spaces and the water area. Grandma loved looking at all the beautiful plants and flowers! Definitely a perfect place to enjoy some fresh air!

This is a small garden but it packs the WOW factor. Hydrangeas every where in bloom. Butterflies prolific. The childrens playground was Great. Who can say one negative? Yes go.

Beautiful garden. Nice childrens area, walking trails, and a nice handful of pokestops. Highly recommend for plant lovers.

Beautiful place but BRING WATER. The fountains are turned off and the vending machine is empty. Also an umbrella for shade is handy in the kids section on a sunny day. That section is new so there are no shade trees yet. The older section is delightfully shady.

So beautiful. So close to home. Take your family.

Great, well tended gardens.The kid area is fantastic, never seen such an interesting play area with play area and fountains.

During this area of Cov19 its hard to find ways to get out safely and enjoy life. This was a small but fun escape. The gardens were beautiful and tranquil. It was barely 15 people throughout the entire garden, thats Staff included. I enjoyed the experience.

Excellent rr recptioness.Beautiful flowers and treesVery small viewing area.Poor value for the admission price of$8.00

Stunning location associated with the Atlanta botanical gardens. Beautifully accessible with wide paths and absolutely stunning plants at every turn and twist. if you want to take a day trip from the region its a great place to go.

This place is much smaller than many other botanical gardens, but the price to get in is much less too. They have more than seems geared toward children, so I give it 5 because its reasonably priced for families, something thats often difficult to find. I definitely plan to go again with my granddaughters in the future!

Beautiful gardens with a lot to offer EXCEPT overrun with invasive Joro spiders. I couldnt enjoy the scenery and relax because I was too busy dodging giant webs and 4 inch spiders. Why are you letting an invasive species take over the garden? Not enjoyable and certainly not good for our environment. Do something about it!

Not as good as the Botanical Gardens in Athens (which is free) but still a very beautiful place to visit.

Compared to the main Atlanta Botanical Gardens, this is small, easy to get around, not too crowded, lovely displays.

It was beautiful and very interesting! Cannot wait for the childrens garden to open. The kids enjoyed the arts and crafts and toys they had out as well. Over all it was a friendly and pleasant experience

Smaller than the Atlanta ones, but still very nice. Loved the kids area and the amphitheater.

Beautiful. The kids play area is very nice, with a family restroom. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Awesome place! For $8 its a cheap outing and beautiful place. I did not get to enjoy the entire place because it started raining but i defenitly loved it. I will come back with family. The only down side is the inprovised bar they have i belive because of covid, it would be nice to have a decent snack and bar are inside the garden.

Atlanta has two botanical gardens. This is their smaller Gainesville location. I prefer it, not because it is equal to the bigger one, but because it is smaller, easier to navigate, and you can control your social distancing just a little bit better.This garden like most, also has a walking trail, although I seldom use it, I notice that it is quite popular.I come here to practice my photographical skills on the flowers and pollinating insects. This park has just created a childrens garden, which I know kids will like, but doesnt do anything for me, personally!The ABG, could really use more members, now that the lockdown has been lifted, for spring (which is the season they lost) is usually when they get their biggest crowds. I always have a membership to this place.Here are some of the plants and flowers that I have photographed recently! Come on out and hit both garden locations.

We drove from Atlanta to see how they compare. The trails were fun, However the location itself was so small and took less than 10 minutes. I did find that the lady at the( free cookie area) was not friendly at all. I said Morning and she didnt even acknowledge me or smile..(and Yes I was the only 1 at the cookie table at the time) probably wont travel here again or suggest to others. 1 lady outside in purple, greeting you was the only friendly 1. She was happy and even made sure we saw everything.! Give her a raise talk to others quickly..

It was a little lack luster. Theyre a cute little playset for toddlers that was really nice.

This is a great place to see a wide variety of plants in their natural setting.

Had a nice day at the Botanical Garden in Gainesville. Its small but growing every year. Even this time of year its a nice place to walk and enjoy the landscape. Theyve done a great job and Im looking forward to seeing the gardens again in Spring when all the plants are budding and blooming and bulbs coming up. The childrens garden was new since Ive been here. I was really impressed. Our kids are teens and we all had fun in it. I think we spent the most time there. We got the membership today as we plan on coming back

It was fun.Today is our 9yr wedding anniversary so we decided to visit.The Gainesville location is 2xs cheaper than the Atlanta one, but you would probably finish it in a really shorter time.We stopped and just took in the beautiful scenery and the perfect air. It was great to relax.And the employees are All so Friendly!!It would be great to have a snack shop. And the survey tablet keyboard was not working.

It is all about timing. There were practically no flowers. It was a disappointment. Flowers were in planters and a little by a side walk(I am posting). The trails were green and nice. We just came at the wrong time.

First time visiting this place and will not be my last. Several trails with gorgeous scenery. A serene environment in my backyard.

Its small but very cute. Its nice to stroll around and see an awesome garden. If you are in the area, its a great place to visit. If you are a little farther out, dont make it a stand alone trip. Bundle it with something else in the area. I took a star off because the website led me to believe they had the same display as the Atlanta location. I wish they would make it a bit more clear.

It was much smaller than the Atlanta location, but for 1/3 of the price it was worth it. All of the flowers werent in bloom when we went so Im sure if we went earlier in the year it wouldve been better. Overall it was a nice afternoon for a great price.

A gorgeous place and worth the trip! Tip: take the sidewalk to the right, that way itll be down hill. Would be an awesome place to see a show! Plants and gardens are gorgeous.

Perfect place for a nice relaxing walk. The garden is beautiful and there are plenty of benches and seating scattered around the paths for you to relax and just simply take in the beauty of it all. It has an amphitheater and indoor and outdoor space that you can rent for events. The topiaries around the garden are impressive, so fun and very detailed.

It is a fun place to visit and would have loved to have seen some of the walking trails. However be warned it is nothing like the Botanical Gardens in Atlanta. There is no kids section and it is a lot smaller. With that said it is worth one visit on a day they are holding an event. My son and I were there for at the same time as an art show and had a blast.

Lovely spot to take a stroll. We had a glass of wine at the outside bar, masks were thankfully required inside the building. Everthing was being well cleaned etc.

Loved the hike through the woods and the pandas. It was truly serene and a great place to let my kids run and let me relax in the outdoors.

Enjoyed walking on the trails and always enjoy the beautiful flowers.

Its got lots of varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees. There are quite a few trails that are easily walked. Its a great place for kids because they get to go on a scavenger hunt. You wont be disappointed

This a very beautiful place its way smaller theb the on in Atlanta but its still great to visit...Im very sad that the twig vine is no longer there..

Hit right in time for tulip season. They are adding more space and gardens. Its kind of a secret how nice it is.

Amazing experience, during the winter and you can still enjoy the beautifully landscaped gardens! Plants and flowers resilience should be copied by us!!!

Dead flowers in winter and they still want $8 to see them..

This place is pretty small by itself, though is surrounded by two 1/2 mile trails that circle the outside of the gardens. There is a comfortable patio, though is does not seemed designed for larger groups. Inside there is a novelty gift shop and an event hall with glass walls overlooking the gardens. Additionally, there is a generous stone concert hall outside positioned below the gardens (I have not seen an event here yet. Layed out with stone tiers and padded with grass).This place is am enjoyable afternoon and is fantastic with managed expectations, as it is not an all day outing.

Very tiny, but very cozy. Love the pond. The vegetation was off season...but the trails were a lovely a hike

Nice small botanical garden in Gainesville GA. Prices are moderate. Kids and Grandma had a good time.

Beautiful, well tended gardens in a nice winding series of trials through woods. Lots of foreign bushes, trees and plants from areas like China. Several children oriented activities like a train track that operates a few toy cars to children based crafts just inside at the entrance.

Beautiful!!! Everything was in perfect condition even though I went when the fall started to come.So beautiful really

Newer and smaller location, still under development. But the gardens a beautiful and very well maintained. Most plants are clearly labelled, and some exhibits offer more information by phone/QR code. The woods trails are OK -- nothing special to see but a nice walk. Staff was very friendly, answering questions and offering tips on nearby attractions and dining.

My first visit to this botanical sanctuary. Loved it and will return often.

Wow! This place is absolutely beautiful! If you love plants, this is the place to go!! The staff is so knowledgeable and they love what they do. Its an absolute must see!

Beautifully maintained smaller garden that makes for easy walkability. The seasonally changing displays make it worthwhile to visit multiple times throughout the year.

Nice cool morning with kids had a great time.There building a new kids park they are relocating the train there.So if ya cant find it thats where it will be when completed.

Great place to visit while practicing social distancing.beautiful.New section for children

My grandson and I enjoyed so much. The garden has bloomed and matured so quickly. Am looking forward to the new childrens garden that will be underway soon.

Beautiful nature trails! Staff is very friendly and garden is well maintained.

Very relaxing, nice date.

Beautiful variety of plantings for the family to enjoy. These gardens are small enough to walk without being overwhelmed by summers heat. There are a number of shaded paths with plenty of benches to sit and absorb the beauty. Children can play with the trains that are set up outside the cafe area. This is a great place to visit for a short stroll through well kept gardens.There are knowledgeable docents available to answer questions if your thumbs are not as green as you might like, enhancing the visit for those that enjoy beauty but need assistance recreating it in their backyard

Stopped by on Thursday and was pleasantly surprised. This was our first visit to Gainesville. The gardens are not huge like midtown, but its open, spacious, and nicely laid out. The visitor center is nicely designed with a sitting area with a fireplace. Wine in the Woodlands was a little bit like Cocktails in the Garden in midtown, but parking was free, drinks were cheaper, and came with a ticket for hors doeuvres! Well definitely be back to check it out during different times of the year.

Small garden but it’s filled with so much life! We walked around the paved trail and the 1/2 mile bark trail. We saw so many butterflies, bees and frogs! Our children just loved it!

The camellias are starting to bloom, the fragrance wafts throughout. The garden are well planned and beautiful. This garden easily accomodates visitors with canes, walkers and wheelchairs.

Awesome walk in beautiful North GA...Great atmosphere, cannot wait to go back in Spring, see more blooms...

Very beautiful and well kept garden. New exhibit is adorable. We come back periodically to check out new things that they add to the garden

Great place for a gentle hike

Smaller site than Atlanta-Midtown, but worth a trip. We love the children area, with shortcut paths, zigzags, a dragon, fairies, and much more. I just wished we could bring in a picnic to enjoy in the amphitheater or by the pond, especially since no other food options are offered.

Checked the google link yesterday and this morning before driving 40 minutes here and its closed. A rude, heavy set, grey haired woman yelled at my elderly mother and myself as we were admiring the flowers near the entrance. I tried to inform her that the link says they are open. I found that you have to go from the initial link and completely open the website to see the announcement. How about a little more politeness and less panic people

Lots of beautiful plants, multiple trails, tons of labels for the plants, nice fields to walk barefoot on

Wonderful. Peaceful. Beautiful. Great value.

Beautiful location for a woodland ramble or a special event in their facility. Cool outdoor amphitheater to take in a concert! Awesome plant sale in the spring and fall where you can pick up locally grown, unique flora for your own yard!

Nice relaxing atmosphere

It is kinda small. It has nice paths for baby strollers. Adult is $8 and child 3-12 yrs old is $5. Members and under 3 are free. Not much flowers in winter season.

Lovel garden. Excellent for kids

A nice outing. The gardens are are enjoyable, but there is also over a mile of hiking trails.

Great alternative to Atlanta Botanical Gardens (Atlanta). Bonus is the Sourwood and Holly Trails. Simple hikes, beautiful vistas.

Small beautifully landscape gardens. Peaceful and quaint trails.

Very nice place! I signed up as a member so I can visit often. Love the hiking trails, model trains, and beautiful flowers.

We took two of our grandchildren, ages 5 and 3. They had such a good time, especially with the train, hunting for frogs, and with the Wild Thing. It was a good way to blow off some energy and learn about some plants.

Such a wonderful place to visit here in the North Georgia Mountains!

Beautiful does not begin to describe the gardens. It is such a peaceful place to walk.

I enjoyed this! Id visited the Atlanta location last year and I was so happy to hear they had a local location so I didnt have to drive so far. Beautiful place.

Great lil garden, wont forget about it. sady i live in Arizona but a great lil stop

Wow! What a gem! I enjoyed the pandas, frogs, and the ogre. Blossoms everywhere with all the colors. Different kinds of butterflies. This place is great for taking pictures! Great place for an evening concert - I hope to attend one someday. The winding path is just the right distance for a walk among the flowers on a summer day.

Quiet beautiful place

Amazing place to visit, Ill post pictures of the water park when its done, and dragon....

This garden is still growing which means new things to see after each visit. They have an amphitheater for concerts which are starting to pick up as the gardens become more popular.Its a great place for anyone of any age. There are stairs but only for the amphitheatre area. Everything else is a ramp.

Very interesting and fun with daughter!!!

A beautiful sanctuary to take the kids anytime of the year. Well worth the membership if youre anywhere close to Gainesville.

Good place for a long walk

Beautiful place with short hiking trails and an amphitheater.

Very nice garden. Really enjoyed the amphitheater as well