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Olbrich Botanical Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 42 attractions in Madison
Traveller Description:
One of Madison's most popular attractions, this oasis of green includes a sunken garden, perennial garden, rose garden, rock garden, herb garden,...... more » One of Madison's most popular attractions, this oasis of green includes a sunken garden, perennial garden, rose garden, rock garden, herb garden, wildflower garden and a tropical conservatory. « less
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Attraction type: Garden
Activities: Viewing foliage
Address: 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, WI 53704
Tel: 608-246-4550
Fax: 608-246-4719

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5 of 5 stars
Madison, WI
23 Jul 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Here's a lovely way to spend a day with out-of-town guests, or a good schedule for those coming into Madison: 1) Have breakfast on State Street. 2) Migrate to Olbrich, where guests will Oooo and Ahhhh at every turn, stating, "We don't have anything like this in our town! And I can't believe it's free!" 3) Eat lunch on Williamson... more

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5 of 5 stars
eschuber
18 Oct 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Wonderful summer gardens, but also excellent tropical greenhouse for the winter, especially during christmas season when they have the additional Christmas train village set-up with model trains, choo-choo! more

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5 of 5 stars
Merrillville, Indiana
24 Feb 2007
2
people found this review helpful

These gardens are simply magnificent. One of the best botanical gardens I've ever visited. I saw the gardens on a beautiful September day. The Sunken Garden was lovely, and so were the Wildflower Garden and the Rock Garden. The Rock Garden has two streams running through it and the water sounds like a waterfall. Very peaceful. My favorite was the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Aurora, Illinois
11 Jul 2006
2
people found this review helpful

If you like flowers, be sure to visit the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. There are about 10 different styles of gardens, all beautiful. There is also the Thai Pavillion which is an impressive golden building that was a gift from the Thai government which has been placed in a garden setting with fountains and pools. The best part about the Gardens... more

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Olbrich Botanical Gardens Address

3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Tel: 608-246-4550 Fax: 608-246-4719