Top San Antonio Romantic Tours

It is a very beautiful garden, it has endemic plants and plants from different places. It is very well laid out and largely accessible for wheelchairs. It has large areas of shaded trees, which is appreciated in the San Antonio summer heat. A quiet place. To enjoy with the family.

We had a few hours to kill before a late afternoon plane. We went here and it was quite a surprise. The place is larger than you think. And it is divided into areas with a very diverse variety of plants. Their indoor spaces were not large, but they made the most of those showcases. Loved the design of the buildings around each other, with sunken outdoor area in between. There were many kids here, and I don't think there's enough for kids to enjoy this place (though there was a small area specifically for kids). We are so glad we toured this garden and we'll go back when we're in town again.

We visited while a new exhibit was being installed and were still able to experience the beautiful gardens. What a lovely visit. My 4-year-old son enjoyed it too. The grounds are very well maintained and it was very clean. Would be nice if they had printed maps so that we could visit all areas, but we used our phones. Also, check to see if you get a shared membership before visiting (we did with the Dallas Arboretum).

Gardens are lovely, lots of trails and plenty to see. Most wheelchair accessible. Hard to choose a favorite spot! No senior discount but moderate prices.

The San Antonio Botanical Gardens property is extensive - nearly 40 acres to explore. It is atypical from other botanical gardens we've been to. Large parts of it are very arid and planted with cactus and succulents, and there's also a wooded area that has native Texas plants and some historical Texas cabins. We hiked around quite a bit in the heat until we discovered the pretty colorful formal gardens; if you're short on time, I'd recommend going to that area first. It's really lush and beautiful. We especially enjoyed the large wisteria arbor that covers the entry to the gardens. The rose garden looked like it would be fantastic in the spring, but nothing much was blooming when we were there. I'd recommend getting on their mailing list before your visit; they offer a number of activities and events on their calendar. There were origami classes when we were visiting, playing off the origami sculpture exhibit that's currently on display. We'd love to go back and take some of their cooking classes or one of their late night activities where you can enjoy cocktails in the gardens or create water lanterns in the Japanese garden. I'd recommend wearing good walking shoes when you visit and bringing a water bottle with you. There's a nice gift shop where you can purchase drinks and snacks if needed. Signage could be improved a bit so definitely grab a map at the front entrance. As far as pricing, we felt it was a little expensive at $15 per person, but it is a large property with a lot to offer. I'd love to go back in the spring when more of the plants will be in bloom.

Our visit was on Oct 22 and the weather was perfect! Mostly sunny and warm, the ideal time to see the plants at their best! The variety is amazing and there is so much more to see, too. The origami exhibits placed around the gardens were fascinating. I was interested to see purple porterweed as it attracted many butterflies. The modern buildings are striking in design and the folly at the top of the hill became a goal. It was helpful to have paved paths that climbed without stairs throughout the grounds and lots of benches to rest upon. (We are older and have mobility issues.) Informational signs were well done. We didn't know bison might charge a storm! There is a log building and water channels from historic times. So much to see and do!A gourmet restaurant recently opened on the site so we enjoyed lunch there. We shared a half-dozen appetizers that were awesome! Then we topped it off with a truly wonderful dessert that was really over the top! Special thanks to Abery (sp?) for her exceptional service even though she wasn't our server. She is a unique gem. Our waitress, Cydney, was really friendly, informative and sweet, too. When we left, we felt so very pampered!

Absolutely beautiful, and a must see. Great for families, couples, or just a relaxing stroll on your own. Beautiful sights and would gladly go again!

We have lived here for over 10 years and never knew about this place. We went on a Saturday morning around 11 am. We were really looking for something to pass the time with a 4 year old. This place hit the spot! Lots of different walking paths! We were here for about 3 hours and walked just under 3.5 miles. My personal favorite part was the Texas Native Trails. I was very interested in the native houses they have there. I felt like a lot of people were just passing them up and not really paying attention to them. After reading the house descriptions these are actually houses that were taken apart meticulously and transported to the Botanical Gardens. I thought it was amazing to see what the different types of homes were like and how they were constructed back in the day. Our granddaughter really enjoyed the Lake, the Overlook and Acequia. The lake has a lot of fish and turtles. If we had known we would have brought some old bread so she could have fed the fish.You can not bring outside drinks in. You can purchase bottled water their, and there are several refillable water stations along the way. We will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family when they visit.

Beautiful and friendly staff! I really enjoyed myself! I would highly recommend a visit to this place!!

I was so surprised at how many neat little things there was to do here. Since I'm a member of the Dallas Arboretum, I was able to get free reciprocal entry with my membership. There is a nice little cafe and shop as well as a garden shop. The trails are mostly paved and well taken care of so wandering the areas was pleasant. At the time of our visit, they had a Big Bug exhibit with giant works of art for photo-ops and scarecrows. We also found some playhouses and kid's activities along the trails including a stage with sitting area. On the lawns they had some various activities for kids (like hula-hoops). In the back of the garden they had historical cabins, giant furniture, and a giant chess set. Throughout the gardens there were a lot of nice areas for small groups and pavilions. I will definitely return next Spring to see all the beautiful flowers blooming. 14 year old - Enjoyed the chess set 10 year old - Enjoyed the giant chairs and the big bugs 5 year old - Enjoyed the giant chairs and the stage (with props)

Loved the indoor plant exhibits. All the outside ones were a pleasure to walk around. Layout of park is great.

Wondferful place to see! The only thing is remember to use restroom before since unless you buy sonething from the shop they won't let you use facilities.

Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? This is your place. Bring a picnic and enjoy the amazing variety of plants and vegetation. Lots of great events here too throughout the year.

Husband and I went here to enjoy a Sunday afternoon together. The place has unique greenhouses filled with some very tall trees and all kind of plants I can't remember the names of. The outside grounds with different types of gardens to walk through were interesting and beautiful. We enjoyed a walk around the large pond area surrounded by different types of trees that had signs telling what it was. There were also some recreated homes replicating what they were historically. There was also a large outdoor childrens area we knew our grand kids would love to have explored. It was a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

This garden is relatively small but very well laid out and so pretty. We enjoyed strolling along the pathways. They have enclosed areas with different types of gardens and plants in each enclosure. The garden was so peaceful and the weather was perfect. A very enjoyable trip. Admission is $12 or $10 for people 65 or over. We took the VIVA bus #11B to get there from Alamo Plaza. The bus is $2.75/person for an all day pass or $1.30/ride. The bus also stops at the art museum, the zoo and a few other places before it stops in front of the botanical garden. The botanical garden also has a free parking lot if you prefer to drive there.

Really interesting visit but extremely hot. Go in morning if possible try to check calendar of events. Great place for photography & educational.