Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Name: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Rating: 5.0

Stop and smell our flowers

What makes it fun

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a miraculous place for lovers of flowers and the natural beauties the earth has to offer. Originally starting as a non profit research organization to support conservation The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has bloomed into one of the most impressive Botanical Gardens of its kind. A perfect place to ignite any romantic spark!

Google Reviews

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4.7

Based on 2291 reviews

Christopher Roza

02:29 26 Jul 23

Came here during quarantine and was happy for the pick me up. I was happy to see that people in Austin know and enjoy this place regularly. The extensive amount of flora and knowledgeable staff will keep any nature enthusiast coming back for more and I hope to return soon.

Joey Stalnaker

03:33 06 May 23

Great place if you enjoy flower blooms and trees. Informative free volunteer tour that is definitely worth it. Wonderful things for young children to do. The Cafe was wonderful and the Mushroom Arugula Sandwich with its tangy pesto was delicious! Worth it for a day visit!. Great barefooting experience to walk the trails and experience nature up close!

Cody Tekip

20:39 05 May 23

Definitely one of the prettier botanical gardens I've been to. Gorgeous even on a cloudy day! Be warned though there are rattlesnakes on the property so just be careful where you step should be fine if you stay on the trails I wouldn't recommend wandering off of them though and if you do keep your eyes on the ground for sure. Plenty of wildlife as well. Seen a fawn sleeping in some grass and a couple turkeys.

Gayathri Iyer

23:08 26 Mar 23

Had a really fun time visiting Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center. So many wildflowers and they had amazing spots for pictures. It feels like a dream. They also have long trails and short trails and you can walk them depending on the weather. I love the observation tower. Their gift shop is so cute and filled with amazing gifts for you or loved ones. If you haven’t been there and want to see blue bonnets or other wild flowers, definitely visit.

Cristina M

14:10 19 Feb 23

I love going here and so welcoming to families. Something for everyone and so relaxing. Reserving a pickleball Court is easy, but plan ahead and early morning is always best and less chaotic to play.Great beer and Pizza truck.

Luke Thompson

16:50 04 Sep 22

Very cool hiking and outdoor exploration area local to Austin, so isolated that it's hard to believe it's this close to the city. Recommend that you make reservations, otherwise good luck. Plenty of wide open hiking trails and the Onion Creek bed to explore with kids. Even on a weekend morning in the Fall, it was not overcrowded or anything. Nice visitor center with clean bathrooms and friendly staff to chat with. We did not visit the campground area, so this review does not factor that part of the park. Otherwise, super fun place to explore and enjoy the outdoors. Recommended.

Josh Christiane

21:12 20 Jun 22

Superb pizza. Even after living in New York City I can safely say home slice is as good if not better than most joints in NYC. Very crispy crust after they reheat it, fantastic flavours. I hate floppy crust and this place never fails to deliver an ultra crispy slice with excellent toppings. It gets pretty busy so expect a packed location.

Sophie Wright

04:22 28 Apr 22

We visited the other evening on one of their late night (I believe every Tuesday through spring). It was $15/person, there was live music, a bar, food trucks, and an ice cream truck for the late night event from 5-8pm. This place was great for kids and families with everything from flowers, trees, trails, playgrounds, and plenty of room to bring your own chairs or picnic blanket! It is also a great date night spot. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy nice conversation or a picnic. I definitely recommend visiting weather you’re a local or coming from out of town! There are memberships that typically pay for themselves within a few visits—we will be investing in one!