Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an attraction in Columbus, OH, part of the Columbus & Central Ohio guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

1777 E Broad St · Columbus, OH

Why you should go…

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens grew from a Victorian glass Palm House built in 1895 and now covers indoor biomes including a Himalayan Mountains room, a Tropical Rainforest, a Desert and a Pacific Island Water Garden. Chihuly glass installations are placed among the plants, and the conservatory owns a collection of the artist's work. Outside you can walk the botanical gardens and the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children's Garden, or watch glassblowing in the Hot Shop.

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