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55 Acres of Lush Gardens and Plants from Around the World
The San Francisco Botanical Garden main gate is located in
the beautiful Golden Gate Park on the corner of 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way. If
you set your GPS or Google Maps to 1199 9th Avenue in San Francisco, you'll get
there. There are two gates leading into the gardens, the North Gate or
Friend Gates is located on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and no matter which
gate you choose, there is parking on the street or in the Music Concourse
Garage which is located on 10th Avenue and Fulton. I suggest that you
arrive early, because parking can fill up quick.
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| The Botanical Garden Map |
When I first arrived at the garden my first thought was that I would see a field of assorted flowers throughout. Well that didn't exactly happen, however I was happy to see a variety of plants, trees and flowers from around the world. The first steps from the North gate welcomes you to a refreshing open field that gently looks down towards a small pond where ducks entertain an audience relaxing on park benches strategic situated around the water.
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| Assorted Flowers |
It's easy to find yourself on a trail that will guide you around the gardens believing that you are passing through a special part of the world. As you let your senses enjoy the fragrances you can't help but take a glimpse of the little signs that share a message of what you are admiring. You see vegetation from parts of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Asia as well as local regions of California including the majestic Redwoods that were planted during the turn of the twentieth century.
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| Japanese Carving on Stone |
The Garden encompasses 55 acres of grand landscapes supporting roughly 8,000 plants including some that are no longer in existence from their own habitats. Taking a casual stroll through the garden can take about an hour, however if you truly want to enjoy the ambiance of the garden you can easily spend a lot more time, plus there is a library and a small gift shop located by the main gate. The Garden offers tours, which unfortunately I didn't have an opportunity to enjoy, but I would imagine understanding a little more about the Garden would be a rewarding experience.
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Click Here for a Map of to the Botanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, Exotic Plants, San Francisco
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