Experts' Choice Award Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
7 expert reviews
Fodor's "At 8,200 feet above sea level, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are the highest botanical gardens in the world." Full review
Afar Magazine "At 8,250 feet, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens represent, perhaps, the world’s highest botanic gardens." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"These gardens include more than 1 500 varieties of annual and perennial plants." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This one is worth the stop. The highest-elevation botanical garden in the world is a pleasure no matter the season, thanks to well-planned landscaping and a window-filled education center. " Full review
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The gardens are free to visit, although feel free to leave a donation if you’d like. Anyone looking for a break from the busy center of Vail will like the calm environment; for families, the alpine gardens and the adjacent Ford Park are not to be missed.
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Visitors to the garden can enjoy stunning views of the Rocky Mountains while strolling through brightly colored flowerbeds, streams and waterfalls." Full review
Frommer's "The highest public botanical gardens in North America. The alpine display, perennial garden, and mountain meditation garden together represent about 2,000 varieties of plants" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The highest botanical gardens in the US. Stop by for a soothing stroll past rock gardens, native alpine plants and collected species...the new Education Center is worth a stop." Full review
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