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100-acre botanical gardens offering exhibits that change with the seasons, plus a cafe & gift shop.
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Reviews — 8
Beautiful place to walk around. Unfortunately I was not here the best time of the year however I still enjoyed the walk. We ate at the cafe and the ladies there were so lovely. The food was fresh and there were multiple options for such a small place. I had the hummus veggie wrap and my sister had the egg salad croissant and both were great. They were setting up the Christmas displays which starts tomorrow 11/16 and it looked like it was going to be beautiful with the lights and the poinsettia’s.
Beautiful place to go explore! The garden has lots to do and they sometimes have performers Who will be near the main building performing. The actual garden has many different areas and really nice walking trails. They have definitely a lot to explore. There is also a lot to do in the area and it is a couple blocks from the zoo which is also very exciting! Go check them out!
Pretty good. Pond full of dead fish in the Japan area. Lots of new construction going on and exciting things on the horizon. The smell of the foliage was incredible. I was transported to every memory and place that mattered. Ultimately a neat spot, would recommend wasting a few hours here!
Beautiful gardens.
We took the tram tour. I usually walk when I go places but it was fun to hear the history.
Nice fall gardens. I would love to come back around Christmas to see the gardens.
They have a really neat outdoor train set up.
It's like a little village. Very peaceful.
We took the tram tour. I usually walk when I go places but it was fun to hear the history.
Nice fall gardens. I would love to come back around Christmas to see the gardens.
They have a really neat outdoor train set up.
It's like a little village. Very peaceful.
As an owner of a special nursery & garden center, I have a unique perspective on garden’s one might say. Lauitzen Gardens was enchanting to say the least. What a refreshing, serene setting they have created. A great visit for an individual, a date, the family, a corporate retreat and or a educational experience for a classroom of children. If you are a nature lover, you will LOVE THIS PLACE! A wonderful get away from the city, just minutes from downtown Omaha. The gift shop is cute and quaint with items that reflect whats taking place throughout the gardens. The conservatory is a must see with multiple climatic zones being offered. Start at the top floor with a cup of coffee and meander down though various flora and fauna which represents each climatic zone. Bring your camera as many photo ops exist. I only had a couple of hours to spend and feel I hadn’t even scratched the surface of all that’s available to see. Natives of Nebraska both in herbaceous perennials, woody shrubs and trees are brilliantly represented. Colorful displays of annuals are splashed about to keep one mesmerized. They offer a snack area inside and don’t worry plenty of benches are available if you get tired of walking. They have trams as well for those who prefer to ride vs walking. Have I sold you on this wonderful place yet? I hope so, its one of my new favorite places!!!
Beautiful conservatory and multiple, smaller themed gardens around the grounds (about 1.25 miles of walking to see everything). Some construction underway at the time of my visit (17 SEP 23), but it didn’t really detract from the overall effect. The smaller gardens are a mixed bag, with some exhibiting more design and production work than others, but all are attractive. The model railroad with multiple, running trains was really interesting. There’s an immense amount of outdoor space to grow into, and the construction projects are expanding the facilities to take advantage of some of it. All-in-all, it was a great way to spend a morning.
Wow, the gardens are so pretty and unique! My friends and I went at 10:30am as part of my bachelorette party. I definitely recommend taking the tram for a little extra money as there are tons of acres and a lot of walking. The nice part about the tram is it stops and allows for passengers to explore different areas. There is also a cute coffee shop with lots of area to sit and read or play games amongst the plants. The place seems to have a lot of future growth and lots of inclusive events for people of all ages. I highly recommend stopping here!
