On our last day in Amsterdam, we decided to come check out their botanical garden, and we are very…read morehappy that we did! This is a nature lover's paradise right here. They have endless plants, flowers, a butterfly sanctuary, and an on-site cafe and store. One part of the botanical garden right next to the cafe is under construction, but I don't remember what they are going to put there. I was able to block out the construction noise in my mind and enjoy the amazing nature the botanical garden had to offer. This was also the place where I learned that Amsterdam runs their monthly emergency tests at noon on the first Monday of each month. Hearing all the air raid sirens in a peaceful setting was really strange. We come from Las Vegas, a hot and dry climate where most flowers and plants nestled here won't be able to survive in. Seeing all these flowers alive and well in a climate where it doesn't get too hot was a great opportunity to admire. Also included was the biggest palm tree I've ever seen in my life, which is enclosed in a different sanctuary tucked away in the back of the garden. Also located behind the garden is a canal, where we saw a few ducks hanging around. Numerous birds, such as parrots, can also be found. After walking around the garden and admiring the plants and flowers, we stopped by their on site cafe for a quick lunch. My mom and I had their soup of the day, which was a tomato soup served with bread on the side, and my dad had their espresso and some sort of egg salad meal, I don't remember the exact name. The soup, though it was a light meal, was excellent and it paired well with the bread. Before we left, we checked out their store, where I picked up a shampoo bar, a conditioner bar, and a face bar. My parents also picked up some plantable pencils to plant back at home, though these may not survive for long after they're planted. Visiting the botanical gardens was a great way to wrap up our trip to Amsterdam and it was worth spending an hour or two here.

Beautiful place but it does have a pricey entrance fee…read more All in all worth it. I recommend taking a few bites of food and really just enjoying the outdoors. In the greenhouse it does get hotter naturally, but is well ventilated and isn't ever unbearable. Amazing plants, but only the most important ones had signs in English. A treat nonetheless. Saw the largest potted fern of my life, really amazing. 2 story greenhouse gives great views!

Absolutely fantastic local Amsterdam botanical garden. I think it's very unknown. One of those gems…read moreone is almost afraid to post on Yelp! Yesterday I spent four hours there with a friend. We're both very into gardens and it was easy to geek out over the tremendous variety of plants. Greenhouses hold tropical and desert collections, and outdoor areas have deciduous flowers and trees, Chinese garden, a succulent area, and a pond. There are also a few other features that make it worth spending an afternoon: a small tea cafe, a plant shop, and a lawn with lounge chairs to relax in. Even though it wasn't sunny and was relatively chilly under overcast skies, it was a pleasure to lean into those chairs for a while. Definitely worth a visit, especially as it's easy to reach via tram 5. And the best thing of all? It's free!

We absolutely enjoyed our visit here! The entrance fee is 7.50 and well worth it. Take time and…read morewalk through every greenhouse. You'll see amazing plants. After the greenhouses, walk through the gardens. There is a Japanese garden and a koi pond as well. A definite visit. If you enjoy plants and are looking for relaxing day. Yelp challenge #25

Hortus Botanicus of Leiden is the Netherlands' oldest botanical garden as well as one of the oldest…read morein the world. It was built in 1587 though the University of Leiden for the benefit of medical students. Its first prefect Carolus Clusius, a Flemish doctor and pioneering botanist, helped formally create this botanical garden. He is also known to have laid the foundations of Dutch tulip breeding and the bulb industry today.

This felt like the peak of the Hague's reputation as a city of lush green spaces. Including the…read moreJapanese garden (which is only groomed and opened for four weeks, twice a year), three hours is an adequate amount of time to wander the grounds, and there's a smattering of benches around if sitting back in open grass doesn't appeal to you. It's a beautiful place to relax and decompress (and add to your daily step count). We didn't stop in at the cafe since its menu seemed limited, but plenty of regulars seemed happy to give them business. There were fewer water fountains than another park we visited, and no bathrooms.

Keukenhof truly exceeded my expectations. It's a beautiful garden and well worth a visit. They have…read morea few ticket options, including daily entry or entry plus transport with the bus. The website is very user friendly and also gives you an idea of what crowds will look like for the day. Overall, highly recommend when visiting Netherlands during tulip season!

Is there anything more beautiful than tulips in the Netherlands?!…read moreIf you're in Amsterdam, it's about 30 minutes outside of the city but definitely worth a visit. Your mind will not know how to process over 7 million flowers across 79 acres. Peak season is March to May to see the flowers in full bloom, spanning outdoors and a lot of cool indoor displays, as well. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here! Tickets are about 21 euros for adults. I actually bought my Grandma a beautiful navy blue sweatshirt here covered in flowers which she loved for 30 Euros.

A lovely, peaceful small garden that was once the walled home of Bishops. Cool with a nice breeze…read morefrom the tall trees even on a very warm June day. A few benches to sit and relax and regroup from the hustle outside the walls. Sadly we did not see any cats during our visit

Very cute "hidden" garden in the heart of Utrecht. Usually when it's open it's nice and peaceful,…read moreso definitely a lovely place to get away from the usual hustle and bustle of the city. I advise bringing some coffee or tea for a relaxing break.