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Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,150 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Buffalo, New York

Indoor & outdoor gardens including a 67-ft. dome housing tropical palms, plus flower & light shows.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 am–4 pm
Tuesday 10 am–4 pm
Wednesday 10 am–4 pm
Thursday 10 am–4 pm
Friday 10 am–4 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday 10 am–4 pm

Hours can shift for holidays and private events — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What parents highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 4,150 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 3 mentions

“The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful and well-maintained natural attractions in Western New York.”

🅿️ easy parking 2 mentions

“Because this was a ticketed event, there was plenty of parking and it wasn't overly crowded inside.”

What parents say

Parking is free but they charge $19 per Adult. Once you pay for admission you basically go on a self guided tour of the Botanical Gardens. They have a wide selection of different plants from around the world including desert and tropical plants, a Koi pond, a water fall.

★★★★★ — Pyro323, Feb 2026

The recent Orchids After Dark exhibit was a truly beautiful experience. The many pops of color throughout the 12 greenhouses made for a very pleasant and enjoyable evening. I've been here before to enjoy the exhibits in natural daylight, but the After Dark exhibits will definitely be what I come back for.

★★★★★ — Tashia, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful visit to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens for our daughter’s first Easter! It was the perfect setting for such a special milestone. The Spring Flower Exhibit was absolutely breathtaking.

★★★★★ — Austin, Apr 2026

We were here for a special event in the evening, and it was fantastic! The Gardens were decorated for the holidays, with lights and poinsettias everywhere. Because this was a ticketed event, there was plenty of parking and it wasn't overly crowded inside.

★★★★★ — Erin, Dec 2025

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Where to find Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

2655 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY14218

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