Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Need a breath of fresh air? We’ve got just the thing. A 16-acre oasis of sprawling gardens and hidden treasures.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a year-round destination for nature-lovers and respite-seekers. For a taste of the tropics and a bounty of butterflies. Heck. You can even get a cocktail.

Looking for something really unique? You can hunt for a piece of royalty. A golden gift from the king of Thailand. The Thai Pavilion and Garden is one of just four such pavilions in the United States.

So take a stroll. Take a deep breath. Take it all in. Explore nature’s beauty.

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