Monday, April 29, 2013

Zilker Botanical Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden is located in Austin, Texas.  It covers 30 acres on the south bank of the Colorado River near downtown Austin.  For this reason, it is often called, "the jewel in the heart of Austin." There are many lovely gardens here, including a rose garden, herb garden, Japanese garden, Pioneer garden, and children's garden.  Visitors will enjoy roaming around, seeing streams, waterfalls, and koi-filled ponds.


The gardens are open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.  Cost of admission is $2.00 per adult and $1.00 per child.
 

Posted by at

23 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 29, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    A nice variety.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 30, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    I think I may have mentioned this before, but I love those kinds of bridges.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 30, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Hi Sherry .. I hope to get to Austin one day .. as a blogging friend lives there - it'll be fun to get to see these Z gardens .. well done on finding a Z

    Cheers Hilary

    ReplyDelete
  4. L. Diane WolfeApril 30, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    I bet the river keeps everything lush.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Elle SeesApril 30, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Despite traveling all over Texas, I've never made it to Austin! It is on my list!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. awApril 30, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I've enjoyed a trail through your gardens and well done on completing the A-Z Challenge.
    Ann (WritePhoto)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sherry EllisMay 2, 2013 at 1:25 PM

      Thank you for visiting and commenting on them!

      Delete
  7. JoanneApril 30, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Huh, only a few hours away. I'll need to check it out. I found you last year from A-Z, and now you are still discovering new gardens. Excellent A-Z. I always enjoy your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  8. AndreaApril 30, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Such a unique and informational challenge topic. Congratulations on reaching Z!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Sharon HimslApril 30, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Wow, you did it! You found a Z garden. Beautiful as all the others have been. Congrats on finishing the a-z!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Liz A.April 30, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Oooh, pretty. Yet another reason to try and get to Austin.

    ReplyDelete
  11. klahanieApril 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Hi Sherry,

    What a lovely, tranquil place that looks. And you can most definitely see the Japanese influence within it.

    You have my complete admiration for completing the A to Z.

    Be well and see you soon.

    Gary :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sherry EllisMay 2, 2013 at 1:26 PM

      Thank you, and congratulations to you for completing the challenge.

      Delete
  12. Blue GrumpsterMay 1, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    It looks great. You know I love gardens.... ;)

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)