Some said this site is a treasure island, others said a showcase of unusual flora in the region. Well I say Atlanta Botanical Gardens are a mine of breathtaking exotic tropical succulent gems of every color possible,its an unforgettable experience for adults children seniors students and disabled people,I guarantee you to feel the major five E'S Expand your horizons Explore beauty way Endless Excitement Endless Entertainment Exhale freshness.
Location
In the northwest corner of piedmont park in the heart of midtown.
You can enter by car or on foot from Piedmont Avenue at the pardon between14thstreet and Monroe dr., or use MARTA train.
Disabled Facilities
All areas are accessible to visitors with disabilities but strollers have to be left outside the Faqua conservatory.
International Visitors Facilities
30-minute audio tour of the Faqua conservatory in five languages:German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and English they are available at the museum shop for$2only.
Times of Availability
April-October (Tuesday-Sunday from9am to7pm)
November - March (Tuesday-Sunday from9am to6pm)
Closed on Mondays and all days thanks giving,Christmas and New Year's Day.
Prices
Best prices are $10 for adults $7 for seniors $5 for students and free for children under the age of six.
Annual membership (individuals):$40
Annual membership (families):$60
Must See
Museum shop: It opens at 10 am filled with grand collections of garden books, hard to find garden supplies, seeds, bulbs, wedding gifts, jewelry , wind chimes and greenhouse live plants such as orchids, exotic succulents, ferns, carnivorous and beautiful house plants plus much more other stuff.
Sheffield botanical library: Holds over 3000 books and more than 60 periodicals on all aspects pf gardening and horticulture, the books cant be removed or checked out.
Special Events
You can rent the magnificent garden for private parties, weddings and co-operate meetings.
Every month you can witness the succulent blooming of a number of exotic flowery plants.
Hot spots
Indoor glass gardens.
Outdoor breathtaking gardens.
Children's garden: with water play area, mazes, slides, crawl thru caterpillar, beehive, gnomes, and dinosaur with eggs to discover in the sand.
Niki De Phalle exhibit: beautiful gardens , forests, exotic birds and many sculptures for kids to climb and play with.
Orchid exhibit: you might find it a bit expensive but it's worth it you will see rare kinds of orchids and all other kinds of colorful velvety magical orchids.
Chihueli exhibit: A famous exhibit that contains 70 pieces of gall sculptures that will amaze you and sweep you off your feet don't miss it because it opens just one night per week.
In the end I can only tell you if you don't believe me come see for yourself and thank me later.
