Thursday, June 8, 2023

Alaska Botanical Gardens

 


 

Alaska Botanical Gardens, located in Anchorage, Alaska opened in 1993. It covers about 110 acres and contains over 1,000 varieties of plants native to southcentral Alaska.  There's an herb garden, a rock garden, and a wildflower walk.  It's a great place to hike with spectacular views of the Chugach Mountain Range.  Nature lovers will enjoy it for bird watching, and occasionally will spot moose and bears.


The gardens are open year-round from dawn to dusk.  The cost of admission for adults is $7.00.  For children, admission is $5.00.