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Dunn Gardens

4.9 (15 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Reception on the Great Lawn / planning, design and florals by juliet + lou
Elsa W.

As a wedding planner and designer, my team and I have done two weddings at Dunn Gardens gardens and absolutely love this venue! The gardens are private, rich with history, expansive, and obviously beautiful. Their venue coordinator, Caroline, is knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. We hope to be back soon.

Wendy K.

I attended a fund raising concert here last summer. Who knew this hidden gem existed? Most people I've asked never heard about it.it's unbelievable how this beautiful garden is hidden in the residential neighbor. Looking forward to visiting the gardens during a different season to see it in a different light and with a variety of different foliage. Would like to go on the tour one day or go to the Alice Wonder Event they have annually.

Deborah H.

Few things are cooler than finding a 'hidden treasure' and that's how I feel about touring Dunn Gardens. Frederick Law Olmsted is my favorite historical figure and he helped design this space, the his private designed garden currently open to the public. Tours are infrequent and fill up - my family went on the last day I was in town visiting and the staff at Dunn was kind enough to add an extra your guide for the day. It's $10th pp for a 1.5 hour tour. The tour is a mix of history of the space, the Dunn family and some tree/plant facts. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable but was happy to admit when he forgot or just didn't know a species, at which points other your participant happily chimed in. The space is huge (100th acres!) and beautiful (see my photos!). I'm not sure how the space changes in the winter but with mostly Northwestern plants it's probably still a sight. Make sure to be on the lookout for an open entryway between two houses. There is no sign advertising the Gardens so if you don't know what to look for you'll miss this lovely place!

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Designed by the Olmsted brothers as a fusion of woodland gardens, japanese gardens, and native/local plant gardens.

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A must visit in Seattle- Stunning blown glass exhibit!…read more If you'd like a vibrant artsy experience in Seattle, drop by here to see Dale Chihuly's masterpieces. The museum houses his exquisite and intricate blown glass with a myriad of colors and designs. There is also an outdoor exhibit with several blown glass art entwined in the garden and the space needle towering overhead as a nice backdrop for photos. Glass blowing demos are shown, which is pretty interesting to see the soup to nuts creation of a glass blown bottle or vase. The tickets are a little expensive (~ $40) but worth for those who are passionate about the arts!

This is a stunning museum and exhibition center, located right next to the Space Needle. Our…read moretickets were part of the CityPass and we reserved our entry time few minutes before walking into the building. The check-in process was super quick. The first few halls were displaying artworks made out of glass. There were so many different sizes and shapes of colorful glass sculptures. It was so stunning, each photo seemed like a perfect shot for my phone's wallpaper. The hallway continues to a glass ceiling hall of the building with some more glass artwork. There was a cafe located in this area. Outside the building was a beautiful garden, with walkway all around. They were also doing a demo of making colorful vases from scratch using glass mold from furnace. On the other side was the entrance to the second building that had a theater playing a short movie about creating these glass art pieces. The exit was next to the theater that led to the gift shop. The gift shop was fascinating here. There were so products and artwork representing the glass sculptures inside the center. There were also many other souvenir items like stickers, magnets, apparels, cups, mugs, hats, books, stationery and so many more. We bought couple of magnets from here. Prices were decent. Staff members were really friendly here, both inside the exhibition and at the gift shop.

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The Bellevue gardens is a pretty quiet and secluded little spot to relax and take in some nature…read more It's not a huge place, but it's big enough that you can spend an hour or two there, casually strolling about. No trouble with parking, and it is free to enter, so you really should stop by if you are nearby. It's worth it.

BOTANICAL GARDEN @ BELLEVUE…read more Parking is available right out front, which makes this place super accessible. There are also designated handicap parking spots. My friend and I visited on a Friday around 2 PM, and there were a few spots open, so getting in was really easy. I loved how simple everything was to navigate, there's even a map available when you enter. Entry and parking are both completely free, which is a huge plus. We walked along the trail and I'd recommend spending about 2-3 hours here if you want to take your time and fully enjoy it. We had to speed-run our visit because we had another errand afterward, but it was still incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend stopping by the bridge, it was very therapeutic and relaxing to walk across. There are plenty of benches and seating areas along the way, perfect for taking breaks or just soaking in nature. The quality of the space is amazing, with a wide variety of rocks, trees, and scenery that make the whole experience feel peaceful. There are also bathrooms located at the front, and you're never too far from other people, which made it feel comfortable and safe. Overall, I definitely recommend stopping by this place.

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Smackdab right in the middle of Seattle, this park is a treasure! In addition to the wide open…read morespaces, trees, and fountains, the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum are also located here. If you want to see a good view of Seattle, check out the Volunteer Park Water Tower's observation deck in the southeast corner of Volunteer Park right on top of Capitol Hill. There's no elevator so be prepared to climb the 107 stairs to the top and be rewarded with 360-degree view of Seattle! There are bars and fencing at the windows though, which does detract a little from the experience. Between the windows are informational signs about Seattle's history. I'll be back to check out the art museum and the conservatory in the future!

Definitely worth a visit. Volunteer Park is a beautiful historic park located in the heart of…read moreSeattle, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and a it's a must see as one of Seattle's well known landmarks. We skipped the inside of conservatory and Asian Art Museum but enjoyed strolling the grounds and admiring the views and taking in the fresh are. The sculpture, Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi, is here too and perfectly frames the Space Needle when you look through it. The highlight was climbing the water tower. The hike up was tiring, we were so out of breath and had to take some breaks, but the views were stunning. Definitely worth it and the walk down was so much easier! The park is peaceful and well-maintained, with plenty of spots to relax. Parking is free but fills up fast. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike! Check out the website for more info at https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/volunteer-park

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