Love this cute little town! There is so much to see and do for a few hours. There are plenty of…read morerestaurants with a variety of food choices. Cool old historic buildings to see. A definite must stop is the General Store. It is huge inside with a cafe, museum, restrooms, ATM and tons of gifts. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around this town. We had lunch at Butcher & Baker Provisions, and it was excellent. Their cakes and cheesecakes are delicious! Highly recommend stopping here while in the area.

Port Gamble was not part of the original adventures, but after talking with Norma Jean at the…read morebotanical gardens, it had my curiosity peaking, historical old lumber port town and beaches... I was in! Upon arriving, seeing the beautiful old houses, a cute authentic general store, and amazing views of the sound, I couldn't wait to explore it further. Plenty of parking, I headed down to check out the beach, on the way seeing that during the summer season, there are kayak rentals (another reason to return) what made the beach interesting, besides a ton of seashells, was that it was adjacent to where the town in the old days had their dump and landfill, so over time, the old glass was finding its way onto the beach, Cool stuff! A little bit like the glass beach near Fort Bragg, Cali. Definitely enjoyed walking through the town, appreciating the buildings and houses and history. They have guest houses for rent, there was a wedding going on, so that's another venue available, lots of gift and art shops and a cute Tap House I'll review as well. A fun historical place with great views of the Sound to add to adventures in the area. God bless and Cheers!

Great place to go for some nature time!…read more Dog friendly and so many little trails to walk and explore. The boardwalk is fun to walk up and down and is ADA accessible. They also sell a large variety of plants! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely be returning!

Worth driving here. You get to drive in yhe middle of nice roads with trees. It has a small parking…read morelot. There's a porta potty there BTW. I don't know if there are more restrooms besides those 2. Nice entrance that gives you the vibe of what's going to be on the other side. They also start show8ng names of yhe plants. They have plenty! You'll walk right through their office or where you can pay for plants. Then you'll decide how to go down: through stairs, a wooden path, or just down hill. There, you can go and try finding 15 fairy doors while looking at all these gorgeous tall trees. Or just walk around the trails admiring the plants and flowers around. Is just a peaceful place. Come and read a book. Take plenty of pictures, and take a seat. Relax. This is truly a hidden gem.

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.

A horticultural gem ... with a rich history to the designers. Beautiful and quiet green , well…read moretended and textured gardens, art installations and events. Perfect get-away from everything going on in the city... you feel worlds away in this garden within a residential area called the Shire. Be respectful of the surrounding neighborhood homes and blocked off parking areas. The lane to the park does have a small parking area the could fill up quickly. The park has a $10 entrance fee for non-members ; NO DOGS ALLOWED on premises.

I love botanical gardens and made my partner take me here when I was visiting him. Although he…read morelives in Seattle, he had no idea that this garden was there and how beautiful it was. This place was great for a stroll in the sunshine. There were lots of folks with dogs but the park did not seem congested or very full. I am try one of the docent-led tours on my next visit.

This was a beautiful place and I'm so glad I found this gem during my vacation here in Seattle. Not…read moreonly is this place free to enter, but it is seriously so magical in here. You can tell that the entire vicinity is well taken care of because the garden is blooming and so beautiful. I came here around 4pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy at all. It's a nice stroll that can take you 45-1 hr and you can just feel lost but it is not a big place so it's perfect. It's a little getaway that makes you feel like you are in a different state or place but you're still in Seattle.

My daughter shared this gem with me a few years ago. A truly beautiful botanical garden!! It's…read morelocated adjacent to the SeaTac Community Center. The parking lot is shared. This garden is 2.7miles from the SeaTac airport. A wonderful stop to make prior to your flight, upon arrival or when in the area. Pets are welcome. Free admission. There's pathways throughout the park to enjoy the multitude of pretty flowers, trees and plants. You will be able to see the signage which reflects what's available: -Elda's paradise garden -Seiki Japanese garden -Rose garden -Daylily garden -Fuchia garden -Iris garden -Community garden The Japanese garden is magical. It is clean and very well maintained. There are some benches available to sit, relax and enjoy. There's a mini library next to one of the benches where you can sit within nature to read by yourself or read to your kids. It's beautiful all around. Check it out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! =)

They have a meandering wooden walking path, with many informative kiosks, cool sculptures! And It's…read morefree!

I used to come here - to unwind. Even tho close to freeway - I get lost in the beautiful…read moresurroundings, the birds, the creek, the walkway's & butterflies, kiosks with information about plants & garden. On a sunny day - The glass art in the water, frogs, & insects (the good kind) make this a beautiful place to be in silence. I really miss Bonhoeffer BG. Can't wait till it reopens!

Lovely gardens. Peaceful and Serene. Our guide Ellen very knowledgeable. Spring time is beautiful…read morewith the trees and flowers. Private parking so easy to park and it's free to visit.

Free attraction in Seattle, Washington…read more.. If you have some free time and like natural beauty, fresh air, peace, and quiet, you might want to visit Kubota Garden. There's a map, information board, and QR code for class sign-ups, events, donations, etc. at the entrance. I just wandered around and found two red bridges, a bell, two waterfalls, a rock formation, a pavilion, a picnic area, restrooms, and saw a squirrel! We were able to cross the ponds by balancing on the narrow walkways and rock steps. It's an amazing 20 acre Garden with an interesting history! Thank you to Fujitaro Kubota who opened his creation to the public in 1987. Open from 7:30am to 8pm daily

We visited Seattle Japanese Garden hearing about the blooming wisteria. Parking is free and close…read moreto the entrance. We walked around this beautiful garden. So pretty, serene and peaceful. It makes me feel I am in a different place. The garden so manicured and really beautiful.

My family and I visit this peaceful oasis in the heart of Seattle twice a year---once in the fall…read moreand the other now, when the flowering plants are in bloom. We particularly love the Wisterias. Yesterday, they were in full bloom! It's not a very large park, can easily be visited in an hour as you make the loop. But if you stop and fully immerse yourself in its spaces, you can stay for hours. Being there is like being transported to Japan. There's a large pond in the middle, but there are small bridges, winding paths and little streams---all beautifully landscaped and manicured with Japanese aesthetics. The Wisterias are surely amazing and are at their full bloom peak right now. In the fall, this is a magical place, with trees turning on their autumn colors. There's parking outside, although it can be easily walked from the UW Arboretum park or by public bus.

Stunningly beautiful even on the rainy day we visited. The rain actually made it a little magical…read moreseeming. The flowers, the colors and the tidiness of the place was so beautiful and unlike anything I've seen. Little pockets of little gems like Japanese gardens, little water ways and bridges and the beautiful tea room where we had an impromptu afternoon tea with a Kir Royale. We sat outside on the covered patio and enjoyed more beautiful flowers and views while the steady rain fell. It was a great way to take a little time out and enjoy the views and the amazing tea. Which had some great mini sandwiches and lovely sweet treats and scones. The champagne cocktail was just perfect. This is an absolute must do if your in the Vancouver area. Take the day to spend at the island and enjoy this fabulous place and its history. We should all be so lucky to see places so pretty and stunning .

This trip was our Christmas gift to our adult children and for ourselves since we've wanted to go…read moreto the gardens for many years. This was our first time there. (Saturday 12/20/2025) I'll start off by saying that the gardens were offered as an add-on to our trip to Victoria on the Clipper. Transport to and from the gardens was also included in the package. There were two time slots available, one during the day and one in the evening. The bus ride took about an hour each way, and the bus driver was a delight. He was knowledgeable in the history of the area and kept us entertained with tidbits about its rich past. We went to see the Capilano Bridge Holiday Lights when we visited Vancouver a couple of years ago, and were excited to see the gardens for that reason. Unfortunately, we weren't met with the same experience. I understand that they are different places, but I wasn't expecting so many dark, empty spots. Sure, there were a lot of lights to see, but there were long stretches of walking areas that were just meh, or not lit at all. Certain areas of the park were closed, but I guess that didn't matter since pretty much everything in winter has died back. Again, I feel like Capilano Bridge had WAY more to do and see for both children and adults. My husband and I FELT like children climbing up and down, and on the sides, of the tree and cliff catwalks, and feeling the wonder and amazement of all of the light sets and lighted surroundings. Butchart Gardens didn't wow us like that one bit. We apologized to our children even though they didn't experience the bridge with us. However, they still enjoyed getting away from life. I would love to visit the gardens during the day in the spring or summer, but reading some of the reviews has me thinking we probably won't. If/when we travel to Victoria again, we'll probably pass on the gardens.

OMGosh! This place is gorgeous! Can't believe the new Molbak's Butterfly Garden has been open…read morealmost a year and I'm the first to review it? What an honor! Let me first start off with that I've been through the garden a few times now with children ranging in ages 6 months to 54 years. All seemed to love the Butterfly garden! It's an all ages kind of place for sure - just make sure you park your stroller outside... there are quite a few butterflies that like to land right on the path in front so strollers and carts are a no no for the safety of the Butterflies. The Garden is set up as a well manicured meandering path through beautiful plants and flowers just bursting with all different colors, shapes and sizes of Butterflies. Just inside in the front part of the garden is an educational display case. Make sure you stop here to pick up a Butterfly spotting guide, check out the featured Butterflies of the day and learn more about the garden. Also cool is all the pupae and chrysalis on display. This is a fully functioning Butterly garden and sanctuary - you are literally watching the next generation of Butterflies grow and mature right before your eyes! It's not a large garden. You can walk through it quickly in just a couple of minutes. Or take a good long stroll. Find living examples of all the different butterflies on the guide and make some new friends!