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Conservatory of Flowers

John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
415 666 7001; 415 831 2700
Ranked #50 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: The oldest existing building in Golden Gate Park, this Victorian-era greenhouse showcases a wide variety of tropical and seasonal flowers.
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Ottawa, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Although the flowers were beautiful, the exhibit lacked guidance. Many of the beautiful flowers did not have any additional information. I would have preferred more information about the different species. Overall, not worth the $7.00.

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Barcelona, Spain
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Really wonderful if you like plants! They have such a passion for things there, and just being inside that marvelous building of glass and steel!

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Benicia, California
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

What a lovely place - especially when the Dahlia garden is in bloom. A definite worthwhile stop when in GG Park.

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San Francisco, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This was a great place to visit. The flowers are beautiful and the experience is very calming.

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novato, ca
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Been here so many times - it is a classic, always beautiful inside and the grounds outside as well.

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Ridgeland, Mississippi
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

The actual building that houses the conservatory is remarkable in itself. It was ordered as a Victorian pre-fab kit, constructed, and opened to the public in 1879. The structure remains as the oldest surviving wood and glass greenhouse in the United States and is made up of 16,800 panes of white-washed glass. The contents are divided into five segments including:... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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148 reviews 148 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

This Golden Gate Park attraction is about to celebrate its 135th anniversary. The floral displays are not as gaudy as at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC (almost an unfair standard by which to be judged), but are still quite nice, and the collection is extensive and interesting. There is usually a special exhibit, and those can be fascinating,... More

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Daly City, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

If your in Golden Gate Park it's worth visiting. It's small, but the plants are beautiful. Also, the De Young museum is close by, so you can visit both in one day.

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Richmond, CA
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Love looking at these lovely flowers. Another peaceful activity in SF that calms the soul and refreshes.

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california
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I was very impressed with the peacefulness that I experienced while visiting the Conservatory, I got there when they opened, lots of parking on JFK drive at that time, there is no parking lot just street parking. There is a free shuttle (9-6p) around the park which runs every 15-20 minutes Sat Sun and Holidays, however the more crowded the... More

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