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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

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Tara C.

I absolutely love this garden. Plan ahead, if you're coming on a weekend or there's a concert because parking is limited. Even though you're nestled right up against noisy, I-70, it's so tranquil and peaceful in the gardens. You can meander for quite some time without seeing the same thing twice. There is so much to take in. And the smells! The beautiful mountain air combined with the fresh flowers was heavenly.

Plave have a wonderful Play ground for children of all ages. Large ground to run around.

Very family friendly plave and has a wonderful Play ground. Place is spacious and even has some tennis courts

Kelsey A.

Absolutely beautiful! The gardens are perfectly maintained, the view of the mountains are stunning, and there's a children's area as well. Perfect for the whole family. It's also right by a playground as well as a big green area for picnicking

Not sure, what kind.
Cathy S.

We came here the first week of October. There was still lots to see. The grounds are quite nice and fun to walk around. There is a gift shop that had a video about the Earth. Fun little diversion.

Becky A.

We loved visiting these gardens! It's part of a park that has other hiking trails which was a nice surprise. It's close enough to vail village to walk there, which allowed us to grab a coffee too!

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Mimi W.

A nice free garden close to Vail Village and free parking by the Visitor Center - very scenic and easy walk along the waters. I went on Memorial Day and not much was blooming, but the weather was nice and it was a relaxing park area nonetheless. There's a kids' playground, an educational center with activities for kids, and a tool shed you can sign up to help garden! Great for families to enjoy and some good photo ops! You can breeze through quickly or take your time to enjoy and maybe have a picnic!

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Ruth D.

Absolutely beautiful garden! They had alpine plants from all over the world. Staff friendly too.

Amber E.

Beautiful gardens and ponds, with lots of informational signs, and markers identifying the plants, flowers and trees. Just a short walk from the village. Free, but you are welcome to make a donation in the box.

Great color
Richard G.

Great free park close to the village. Neat bridges and water features. Very pretty at Fall Color time. Definitely worth a trip. Easy walk from parking garage.

Erica W.

Always a beautiful and well-maintained property with a naturally captivating ambiance. It never disappoints, nestled in the mountains and saturated with stunning colors and trees. A must-see if in the area!!

Cousins at the gardens
Kristen W.

The Alpine Gardens is truly a local treat! The landscaping and dedication to plant placement is just breathtaking. I can't believe this place is donations only. It's such a treat to come here and walk the gardens. There is also an amphitheater, a very nice playground, an education center. There are many water features through out the grounds. The whole experience is very enjoyable especially in the summer when the plants are blooming. I highly recommend stopping by here when you visit Vail. It is worth your time.

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Kathy K.

Wasn't sure where to enter the garden. Just follow the signs to the parking lot and enter where it says Ford Park. Veer to the right after you pass the amphitheater. It's a short walk to the entrance to the gardens. I went the first week in October and the temp had dropped to 23 the night before. Although most of the plants were frozen the fall foliage was beautiful. Still very peaceful and beautiful.

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Beautiful wildflower and native plant garden nestled in between mountains. Easy walk from Vail.

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Amazing setting of native alpine wildflowers. A quick and easy stroll from VV. Hands-down must.

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It's pretty small, but it's really a nice collection of plants thoughtfully organized, easy to access, and free.

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