Experts' Choice Award Red Butte Garden
What the experts agree on
Red Butte Garden sprawls across 150 acres of meticulously landscaped and natural gardens showcasing 1,500 plant species, offering peaceful trails through the Wasatch foothills—ideal for both casual strollers and serious botanists.
“Spread across a semi-arid hillside above the university, extending through a snowmelt-fed canyon, these 150-acre gardens preserve wildflowers, shrubs and trees (1,500 species), and cultivated gardens.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "With more than 100 acres of gardens and undeveloped acres, the grounds here provide many pleasurable hours of strolling." Full review
Lonely Planet "Both landscaped and natural gardens cover a lovely 150 acres, with access to trails in the Wasatch foothills." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Filled with meticulously landscaped plots, gurgling fountains and pleasant pathways, Red Butte Garden is a great place for budding botanists as well as visitors looking for quiet respite." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Red Butte Garden, a 100-acre botanical garden and concert venue with sweet mountain views"
Independent "Red Butte Garden is one of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West and the state arboretum of Utah. There are 100 acres to explore, including five miles of hiking trails,..."
Lonely Planet "It's also a great time to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a pleasant afternoon in the beautiful gardens, such as the 21-acre Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah. Immerse yourself in..."
Lonely Planet "Hikers can hit the mountain trails without leaving town: the University of Utah's Red Butte Garden sits against the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, and the manicured garden trails..."
