Amarillo Botanical Gardens

We spent about a half hour on a Saturday afternoon at the botanical gardens and I didn’t leave very impressed. I understand that it’s Autumn and different species of plants thrive in different climates and seasons, but come on… The wall of small pumpkins and a couple of scarecrows hardly counts as a «fall festival» like the website describes. Most of the flowers were dead, the entire garden was very small, and the website advertised a «scarecrow contest» with adult beverages from 1−5… Apparently that was cancelled or something. The cost wasn’t too extravagant– I’d go again if I knew there was an event, but probably not simply just to walk around.

do NOT host a wedding here! unless you plan on spending over $ 9,000.00 for just a venue spot (which means you have to do everything yourself all they provide is a site) they nickel and dime you at every chance they have including rehearsal what wedding site does not include a rehearsal! and security deposit, forget about it they will watch you all day while setting up and accuse you of ridiculous stuff and guess what no deposit in return because something magically happened, even though you went to them and asked show me and they have no proof of anything they sent in the mail of damage, but they already have your credit number on file so guess what,… yea your screwed! DO NOT DO A WEDDING HERE!!! they will bone you and you will regret it just like I warned you!

Not a lot in bloom yet. But it was full of life and beauty! The tropical plants were happy inside a greenhouse with eye-​catching angles. There were oranges and beautiful flowers, waterfalls, palm trees, vines, and more. Outside was a nice grassy area, seemingly popular for weddings and such.
There was no entrance fee, but of course donations could be made.
My boys loved taking pictures of everything!