What is the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden known for?

One of the most-visited attractions in the Richmond, Va., area, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty on a historic property with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic.

Is Ginter Park open?

Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended evening hours on Thursdays through September.

How many lights does Lewis Ginter have?

Dominion GardenFest of Lights is a holiday tradition featuring more than half-a-million lights, hand-crafted botanical decorations, model trains, holiday dinners, a fire pit with s’mores and hot chocolate and nightly family activities.

Are dogs allowed at Lewis Ginter?

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden welcomes leashed dogs during select events and evenings only. All dogs must be leashed. Dogs must be at least 4 months of age and current on vaccinations to include Rabies, Bordetella, and Parvo. Retractable leashes are not permitted.

How old is Lewis Ginter Botanical?

Lewis Ginter died from complications of diabetes in 1897. He was 73 years old.

How big is the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden?

Today, the Garden is comprised of 82 acres and includes more than a dozen themed garden areas, including a Conservatory, Children’s Garden and Kroger Community Kitchen Garden growing fresh produce for area food banks.

How long does it take to walk through Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens?

We’ve seen visitors that want to spend the whole day exploring (or multiple days) and visitors who want to just spend an hour. We agree, to really see the whole Garden and the Butterflies LIVE! exhibit, 2.5 hours is a good amount of time to allow for a leisurely pace.

Can you bring food to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden?

Outside food or picnics are not allowed to be brought into the Garden. Learn more about food service at the Garden. We are unable to accommodate group meetings in the Garden Café. To rent a meeting space, please contact [email protected] or call (804) 262-9887, x224 or x345.

Are Lewis Ginter tickets refundable?

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. The Garden is open rain or shine and is only closed for severe inclement weather. Any weather-related closings are posted to lewisginter.org or social media.

Can you bring food into Lewis Ginter?

For the safety and enjoyment of our guests: Outside food or picnics are not allowed to be brought into the Garden. We are unable to accommodate group meetings in the Garden Café. To rent a meeting space, please contact [email protected] or call (804) 262-9887, x224 or x345.

Can you take food into Lewis Ginter?

What should I bring? You may want to bring a water bottle (we have a touchless water bottle refilling station) and, as always, dress for the weather. Outside food and picnics are not allowed to be brought into the Garden.