Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond

This place is magical. We are a family of eight with six children ranging in age from two years old to 15 years old. Finding activities that everyone can enjoy is nearly impossible. This is one of the few places where the toddlers, the teenagers, the adults, and everyone in between are all happy. This place is magical. We are a family of eight with six children ranging in age from two years old to 15 years old. Finding activities that everyone can enjoy is nearly impossible. This is one of the few places where the toddlers, the teenagers, the adults, and everyone in between are all happy. Summer and spring are as gorgeous as you would expect. But one of the best times of the year to visit is winter. The festival of lights is absolutely enchanting. All of our children absolutely insist we year after year. It’s one of their favorite holiday traditions. In the summertime they love playing in the sprinklers are just wandering around and getting lost in their thoughts. They often have activities set up for the children including sidewalk chalk, a book tree, hula hoops, and others. There are sandboxes and a great climbing tree. Don’t forget to look out for beautiful birds, turtles, fish, Etc. We recommend the family membership if you are planning to visit more than once. Oh! And don’t forget the butterfly house. My kids could spend all day in their as could I.

Went here on a Friday afternoon to visit the butterfly house. You might need to make two trips if you want to visit the whole park. It was less crowded than Maymont. A section of the park is a children's play area. I enjoyed the rose garden which had flowers of all sizes and colors. You can stop into the gift shop without paying admission. Its a good place to buy garden decorations or other fun lawn decorations. Prices vary wildly depending on what you are looking at. We got a wind chime and it sounds beautiful. There is also unique, flower inspired jewelry.