At the Cleveland Botanical Gardens there are a lot of things to look at. They have a glass house which has a Madagascar spiny desert theme with plants from that area of the world. They also have animals in there like birds, cockroaches, a hedgehog and sometimes a panther chameleon. Still in the Glasshouse you go to the next part... more

Cleveland is a thriving city with lots to see and visit. The Cleveland Botanical Gardens is a great place to enjoy the wonderful flowers that they have in their glass house and outside. IT is so beautiful and peaceful there. I also went to the Cleveland Natural History Museum which is right across from the Botanical Gardens. The Natural History... more

Bring your camera; there is plenty to focus on! The butterfly collection includes thousands freely moving about the rainforest and viewers. The outdoor plantings include roses, japanese garden, water lily pond, perennial and annual plantings. The restaurant has a good menu at reasonable prices. more

a wonderfully pleasant surprise---loads of culture and museums in one area---the botanical gardens are fabulous---different themes beautifully laid out and kept up---including herbs, children's, japanese, and so many more---even a costa rican rainforest with a canopy walk---loads of birds and butterflies flying around in this unique enclosed conservatory---AND---for the enthusiast, every plant is clearly labelled---i wish there was time to... more

Last weekend we wanted to do a short out of town trip from the Chicago area. We decided to visit Cleveland because the area offers so many dog-friendly attractions (we have a little shih tzu who loves to travel with us). On Sundays this summer, well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed to visit the garden. The Cleveland Botanic Garden is lovely--the... more

We live in Cleveland and visit the Botanical Gardens several times a year. We haven't been to many other Botanical Gardens in our travels so I can't make any comparisons. The outdoor theme gardens are beautiful in every season. You have to walk up and down stairs or ramps...FYI. The children's garden is very fun and interactive for the kids.... more