What’s a beautiful evening for a nice and beautiful walk in the Red Butte Garden in SLC. A top the hill side of the Wasatch valley, lay a beautiful garden filled with so many beautiful roses, cactus with flowers and many different theme garden on display today.

Amazing place! If you're wondering how to get a yard garden going, come here for inspiration and to see how different plants grow. A great place to discover native plants and water wise plants. They offer a great concert series here too. Keep updated on that via their website.

Visited on Labor Day. Labor Day is one of their free days. Normally ticket cost is about $14 for an adult. Unfortunately some of the hiking trails were closed due to construction. Been on them before and they are great with beautiful views of the city. The gardens have a ton of different species. Walking through you get fragrance and aromas. Even on a rainy day we had a lot of fun walking around and enjoyed the plants, aromas, and views. Worth it! If this review was helpful, please give it a Like!

Red Butte Garden is such an array of luscious, greens, spectacular flowers, and plant life. The views over Salt Lake City are impeccable. It's breathtaking to walk around and see every name of every living thing. The beauty and perfectly intricate details of these gardens are amazing. You can sit bathe in the sunshine while gaining such a sense of tranquility. I highly recommend this place to everyone for people who love the wonders of nature.

Enjoyable, even in winter. We went for Valentine’s Day and it wasn’t crowded at all. Despite many plants being bare for the winter, the gardens had plenty of year-round plants available to view and lots of reading material if you walk around their water-conservation area, which showcases lots of plants that survive Utah weather year-round with minimal watering. There’s also a great view of the city/valley from up there. Overall, a positive and peaceful experience and I’m excited to see it during summer as well.

I visit arboretums in every city I travel to and this one is one of my favorites so far. The rose garden is breathtaking. I saw hummingbirds for the first time ever! There are hiking trails here also if that’s your thing! And there are lovely places to sit and rest and take everything in. The gift shop is also very cute!

Came to the arboretum as a weekend break from some other tours. Despite it being a summer weekend, the arboretum was not crowded at all. Was plenty of parking, no line to purchase tickets, and not crowded in any areas. Once you purchase your tickets, you head up the stairs and out to the 20+ acres of gardens. There were probably about 20 distinct areas with it's own character. All the areas looked great. They were well taken care of and all the flowers looked amazing. Throughout the garden there were plenty of sitting benches and sitting areas to relax and enjoy the scenery. You could easily spend hours here if you took your time. Perfect place to walk along the paths, but they also have hiking areas in the park. Definitely recommend coming here whether it be to enjoy the garden, coming for a walk/hike, or just a relaxing afternoon.

I'm not a local but if I were I would visit this place all the time. I was there in June and it was so beautiful. I spent about 6 hours there and wasn't ready to go. I especially love the hiking trails that are behind the gardens as you feel like you're in the wilderness but you can't get lost. The only negative is that there is no option for food that I found. A café would be perfect here.

This was absolutely worth the entery fee! Its a beautiful aqnd quiet little garden hidden away from the city. The perfect place for a walk, enjoying a book, or going on a picnic! I would whole heartedly recommend this beautiful garden!

I had a few hours to kill one morning last week in Salt Lake so I decided to take advantage of my membership at Red Butte garden and pay a visit. I was afraid because of the hot weather that it would not be in the greatest shape but boy was I wrong! It is absolutely stunning. What a great way to enjoy some time in Salt Lake. It was quiet with lots of shady spots to rest and take in the beauty. I highly recommend.

This is a world class garden and arboretum. Highly recommend. Plenty to see. Good spot for a shady picnic. Or a longer walk. Plus you can learn about the local flora and how to do water saving gardening. And great views!

I like to visit gardens and nature centers while traveling. I was able to fit in Red Butte Garden on a Sunday afternoon before dinner while visiting Salt Lake City. The entrance is very inviting , you can almost sense the beauty that you are about to experience before you even open the doors. The staff was extremely cheerful and friendly. They took care of our ticketing, one girl complimented my necklace, the other made sure to tell us where to start and guided us towards the map (which was very helpful). There are some many different garden areas … every twist and turns leads to more breathing beauty and an overload of pleasure to your senses as you smell the heavenly scents, see and touch all the different plants and flowers and hear the birds. Everything is so peaceful! There are so many little spots kind of hidden from the main path you could spend all day nestled in nature. There were also lots of hiking trails we did not get to experience. We hiked morning and night our entire Utah trip , including all morning this day, so at this point (our very last day in Utah) we were just looking to experience calm and relaxation and that’s exactly what we got! The gift shop is wonderful and even the vistors center has lots to see if you want to explore more. There was a photography exhibit going on … but also other beautiful plant rooms and even the stair cases going up are adorned with nature! I really loved it here and if we ever go back to Utah again, I will put this on my list of to-dos… and stay there 1/2 the day!

We were fortunate to have tickets to the Boofestival. It provided a fantastic and interactive experience! They offered engaging puzzles tailored for both younger children and older participants, which were a delight to solve. Plan to dedicate a minimum of two hours for this event.

Visited the gardens in early June. Red Butte has a v good variety of plants n the gardens r beautifully landscaped. It was spring/early summer n flowers were blooming everywhere. The gardens r very well maintained. Spent a pleasant two hours there. Had been there in Oct some years still nice but nothing like spring

We booked this venue in 2020 after falling in love with the gorgeous rose garden and of course we couldn’t have the original wedding date but the wedding team at the garden were so incredibly kind and helpful during that awful situation. We were able to rebook for this June and the wedding was everything we dreamed of, absolutely stunning and Amy and Liz were so incredibly helpful the whole time. The red butte was the absolute perfect place for our wedding and I am so glad we got to have our prefect day here.

Gorgeous place for a lovely walk and peaceful spots for relaxation. Wheelchair accessible, some steep slopes and inclines but totally manageable. Loved the herb, medicinal, and fragrance gardens. Tons of flowers, bees, and butterflies while we were here. Lots of benches for seated opportunities. I think this is a lovely walking space for exercise. You can do as many loops and varieties of paths. Staff were super friendly to accommodate us, we needed to store one piece of luggage and backpack, as we made this one hour pit stop bedore our flight.

Gorgeous garden. Lots to see. Only wish I could have gone without so many people there. Seemed there was someone parked at every cool photo opportunity. The gardeners were all friendly. Can’t say the same about the girls at the front desk. The views at the top of red butte are worth the hike. Very pleased with my visit!!!

Lovely gardens that climb up the foothills above SLC. They have a wide variety of gardens including many plants that do not require a lot of watering. Even if you are not into plants, the grounds include hiking trails and offer nice views of the valley.

Wonderful gardens sampling a variety of flowers, shrubs, trees and climbing plants, all which would do well in Utahs desert climate. The venue itself was well taken care of with multiple paths to explore. The majority, if not all, of the gardens are wheelchair and stroller accessible, aiding in the enjoyment for all ages. We caught the garden towards the end of the summer/early fall and there were still enough flowers and plants in bloom to make it worth the trip. This would also be a great place for wedding or bridal photo shoot.

Beautiful garden and great place to see the mountains. It's like hitting two birds with one stone if you're looking to see the views.

Beautiful winter escape with plowed paths and great views. Also happened to meet two local photographers that had their work on display. Great option for an afternoon out!

Excellent! Come to this garden to see beautiful plants and trees. Come to this garden to enjoy nature and fresh air. Walking the trails is a delight—very calming and meditative.

My most favorite place to be in the valley. Stunning, tranquil, beautifully maintained, and vast! There is beauty in any season and amazing views. As long as I live here I’ll always have a membership!

If you want a great view and a splendid time with friends and family this is the place. From the hike, to the plant life and wild it’s really a lovely place

Visited in tandem with the natural history museum of Utah next door. It was gorgeous! There was a wedding happening behind a beautiful wall of various plants. There’s so much variety to see here. My friend and I really enjoyed walking through this garden on a sunny Friday morning.

Red Butte Garden is a hidden gem in the Salt Lake Area. Even for those who may not typically be into gardens, you will find beauty to enjoy in this garden. The botanical gardens go on and on and on and opens your eyes to how many various types of species there are of different flowers, plants, trees, grasses, bushes, and shrubs. So many of them look gorgeous but also smell amazing. There’s tons of small benches and alcoves that you can step off the trail onto and enjoy a picnic or have a private conversation with a loved one. I’d highly recommend this as an activity for any visitor coming to the Salt Lake Area!

A beautiful and peaceful experience, we saw birds like hummingbirds, we also saw some squirrels and of course the main attraction, the gardens, and the trees every one of them with their respective description to know its origin and characteristics.

This is a gorgeous garden with a variety of flora and habitat to explore. We went in the fall just as they were preparing for their Halloween event, which looks incredibly fun. The whole comlex is accessible, even up to the top, and there are so many paths and nooks to discover, let alone trails around the gardens, that you could visit several times and see new sights each time. The gift shop has a fabulous selection of souvenirs, gifts, and art and the buildings are full of color and light to match the gardens. We look forward to returning the next time we're in SLC!

We went for Pioneer Day so it was free entry! Beautiful view of the city and the flowers were amazing! It was a great cool day to walk around. I would not go during a hot summer day!

Wonderful place for the family to enjoy such well-maintained grounds. I like it best because it's not too "commercialized"; it doesn't feel like all they want is your money. They take great pride in their care of the grounds. It's a great day when I can break away and have a little lunch or picnic with families and friends. Their gift shop has unique gifts.

We had a wonderful morning walking through the gardens. Just beautiful!

We visited on a Sunday during a holiday weekend, and there was a little bit of a crowd but everyone is so spread out, it really isn't that big of an issue. This is such a beautiful place! There's so many beautiful flowers and gardens (my personal faves were the Rose & Fragrance gardens! 🌹🌻) It's a nice calming and quiet place that's away from all the hustle and bustle of downtown Salt Lake City. The gift shop is so beautiful too! I almost bought the whole store and brought it home in my luggage with me! 😅 So many cute trinkets and souvenirs! This place is great for all ages! I saw everyone from young children to older adults to grandparents all enjoying their time here. There was a practice going on for a concert later and everyone stopped by to listen! Overall this is a wonderful place to come and see if you're in SLC. My only recommendation is to bring water with you! There were lots of slopes going up and down to the gardens and I won't lie, I got a bit tuckered out! So make sure to bring a good amount of water with you!

I grew up going to Red Butte but have appreciated it more as I’ve gotten older. It’s outdoor amphitheater is my favorite concert venue and I had my bridal taken in the gardens (in June when the Wisteria is bonkers!). This year we attended Red Butte’s Halloween event, Boo-tanical Gardens, and were totally blown away. They went all out! It was my favorite Halloween activity we did this fall. The fairytale-themed scavenger hunt led us on a big loop through the gardens (bonus for having plenty of space for social distancing) with a different theme in each area. Even my two-year old was able to enjoy the hunt because each item was held by a skeleton he was able to help spot. The signage and stories throughout were masterfully done, tying in plant life and appealing to the older end of the age spectrum. The gardens were gorgeous with their changing leaves, mums, and an impressive amount of blooms still in tact—not to mention the highest quality decorations. This will definitely be a yearly tradition for us!