Austin is a city known for embracing its natural landscape, as exemplified by Lady Bird Lake and the paved trail that encircles it. So it shouldn't come as a big surprise that Zilker Botanical Garden, a 26-acre space overflowing with bright blooms and greenery, resides just beyond the edge of downtown Austin, not far from Folio.
Located right off of the Colorado River, there's plenty of water to nourish the plants—although some of them don't need much. The Cactus and Succulent Garden, for instance, largely contains native Texas cacti and succulent plants that only require a bit of water to survive the southern heat. Other gardens are more delicate, though, and more beautiful by most standards. Head to the Daylily Beds throughout the spring to see these multicolored flowers in full bloom, or check out the Children's Garden with your kids. It's home to a dinosaur shaped form shrubbery.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 477-8672
www.zilkergarden.org/
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