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When your eyes feel a little whitewashed and you crave the colors of spring in the dead of the winter, Colorado Rockies' botanical gardens will give you the splash of reds, blues, yellows, and greens you seek. And in spring and summer, these botanical gardens are the proverbial pots of gold at the end of a floral rainbow. Horticulture hobbyists will be happy to know that the Colorado Rockies region has not neglected the needs of the green-thumbed tourist. Botanical gardens near Steamboat Springs, Vail, and Grand Junction will certainly satisfy your wish to satiate your senses strolling among fragrant flowers, brightly colored blossoms, and butterflies.
Botanical Gardens in Northwest Colorado
- The Yampa River Botanic Park near Steamboat Springs is compact and is at a high elevation (for a botanical garden) of 6800 feet. There are multiple gardens, with the Japanese Garden, one of the highlights.
- In Vail, you will find what is claimed to be the world's highest altitude botanical garden – the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Take a break, with the waterfall in the background for some relaxation and meditation
- Further west, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens focuses on native flora, covering the various climate zones of Colorado. Beyond Colorado, there are international gardens and a greenhouse that is home to hundreds of orchids.
Botanical Gardens in Vail, Aspen, Telluride, Steamboat Springs and the Colorado Rockies
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