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Western Colorado Botanical Gardens, Grand Junction, CO
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Western Colorado Botanical Gardens

A 15-acre botanical garden on the Colorado River in Grand Junction, with specialty gardens, a tropical rainforest house, and a butterfly house.

655 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501 · Grand Junction, CO

About Western Colorado Botanical Gardens

The garden occupies a 15-acre site along the Colorado River, leased from the City of Grand Junction since 1994. Visitors can explore themed areas such as a cactus garden, an antique rose garden, a children's secret garden, a western heritage garden, and a Japanese garden. The tropical rainforest and butterfly house display tropical plants and orchids, along with koi fish, turtles, tortoises, and butterflies. The garden says more gardens will be developed over time. It also hosts weddings and events.

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