San Antonio Botanical Gardens
The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is located at 555 Funston, San Antonio, TX 78209, which is slightly north of Fort Sam Houston off North New Braunfels Street. It encompasses 33 acres of colorful seasonal floral displays, and exotic plant specimens from all around the world. I know this is one of my wife’s favorite places to visit since she is the gardetner in the family. 
Some of the highlights of the San Antonio Botantical Gardens include several formal gardens, the Lucile Halsell Conservatory, the Garden for the Blind, Kumamoto En(an authentic Japanese Garden), and a newly-renovated Texas Native Trail. This trail includes three distinct pathways of extensive native collections representing the Hill Country, East Texas Pineywoods and South Texas Plains. Also, there are four restored early Texas houses, a limestone spring and bilingual signage that enhance the experience of the Texas Native Trail. The Lucile Halsell Conservatory is a futuristic 91,000 square foot glass complex featuring diverse world climates surrounding an aquatic garden courtyard.
Visitors enter the Garden through the historic Carriage House where they find the Garden Gate Gift Shop and Carriage House Bistro (restaurant closed Mondays). The San Antonio Botanical Garden is open every day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.) $8 Adults; $5 Children (age 3 – 13); $6 Senior Citizens (65 and over); $6 Active Military personnel, Retirees, and Reservists (with current ID); $6 Students (with current ID). Group rates for groups of 15 or more are available.
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is highly suitable for use by people of all ages and abilities and is wheelchair accessible. Free bus service can be found on VIA Bus Route 7, the "Sightseer Special." Visit the website for more information on San Antonio Botanical Gardens.
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones
Good morning Jerry,
San Antonio Botanical Gardens is truly a delightful place..I have been there and worth the visit for sure! Great Localism post!!
Jun 14, 2012 10:15 PM
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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Good morning Jerry -
The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is a great place to check out for locals and visitors alike. You've really been show casing some great things to do in San Antonio Texas my friend. Always something fun to do!
Enjoy your weekend.
John
Jun 14, 2012 10:37 PM
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas
Jerry - this is excellent information about the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and it makes me wish I were there! No one promotes San Antonio like Jerry Newman! Have a great weekend.
Jun 14, 2012 11:38 PM
United Real Estate DC Metro Region (703.216.5635) cheryltee47@gmail.com - Prince William, VA
Associate Broker in Northern Virginia
Jerry, who doesn't like a garden? Sounds like a pretty relaxing day to me.
Jun 15, 2012 01:22 AM
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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Jerry, Nice post and so inviting. Gardens are beautiful and most everyone enjoys them.
Jun 15, 2012 06:13 AM
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale
Jerry, Botanical Gardens is a nice place to visit and see the variety of colorful flowers and trees. $8 for adult is very affordable. Wishing you a Happy Father's Day.
Jun 15, 2012 08:38 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Hi Sharon, I hard about all that rain and hail you guys were getting up in Dallas. I hope it didn't destroy all your lovely flowers in your Botanical Gardens. Next time in are in San Antonio, by all means stop and check out our Gardens. It a wonderful place to visit.
Jun 16, 2012 02:12 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Hi Doug, It was Dallas that was hit very hard by those hail storms. Although, we could use some rain in our lovely city. The Botanical Gardens are in full bloom this time of the year.
Jun 16, 2012 02:16 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Hi Cheryl. I know you would enjoy the Gardens and we have lots of Starbucks all over the city for your enjoyment too. Have a Great Day!
Jun 16, 2012 02:17 AM
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign
Jerry- I used to go to the botanical gardens years ago. Reading your blog reminded me of it and how much I enjoyed it.
Jun 16, 2012 06:05 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Hi Roy, I know this lovely flower would be right at home in the Botanical Gardens.
Jun 16, 2012 07:08 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Thanks, Robert. The Botanical Gardens is must See for everyone who visits San Antonio. Have a Great Weekend! I see you change your name and Title. Good move for SEO.
Jun 16, 2012 07:12 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Yes, Kevin. I got that Intermission Noticed myself, and I couldn't finish all my commenting. Yes, I did post this earlier the other night.
Jun 16, 2012 07:18 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Thanks, Dorie. The Botanical Gardens is a lovely place to visit. I know you must have some fun memories from attending it.
Jun 16, 2012 07:23 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Yes, John, WE have so many exciting places, events and things going on in San Antonio, and I will be posting more all month. Happy Father's Day!
Jun 16, 2012 07:24 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Thanks, Barbara. I do my Best Promoting events, and community activity in San Antonio. Have a Nice Weekend!
Jun 16, 2012 07:29 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Hi Cheryl. It can be very relaxing to stroll through our Botanical Gardens. Have a Wonderful Evening!
Jun 16, 2012 07:31 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Yes. Debbie. Our Botanical Gardens is a lovely place to visit for all those who truly enjoy what Nature has to offer.
Jun 16, 2012 07:33 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Thanks, Kwee for your Father's Day wish. My daughter and wife took me out to dinner last night, so we wouldn't have stand in any lines of Sunday. I stood in enough lines while in the military.
Jun 16, 2012 07:36 AM
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation
Hi Kathy. I know you have some nice memories of your visit to the Botanical Gardens while you were here in San Antonio. Have a Great Weekend!
Jun 16, 2012 07:38 AM
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