Missouri Botanical Garden

Strolling through the 79-acre grounds of the Missouri Botanical Gardens is an exceptional experience. The Missouri Botanical Garden has the distinction of being one of the state's first tourist attractions. The gardens aren't content to rest on their historical achievements, so they've added the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center to their offerings. A tram runs the length of the park every half hour.

The Missouri Botanical Garden focuses its work on areas that are rich in biodiversity yet threatened by habitat destruction, and operates the world’s most active research and training programs in tropical botany. Garden scientists collaborate with local institutions, schools and indigenous peoples to understand plants, create awareness, offer alternatives and craft conservation strategies. The Missouri Botanical Garden is striving for a world that can sustain humans without sacrificing prosperity for future generations, a world where people share a commitment to managing biological diversity for the common benefit.

The Climatron is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the gardens. It is the world's first geodesic greenhouse, and it allows visitors to get a close-up look at its innovative design and climate control systems. This 24,000-square-foot geodesic dome contains 2,800 plants from 1,400 different species. It is also possible to visit the Japanese Garden and the Linnean Plants House. You can explore the tranquil landscape of the Japanese Garden, which includes waterfalls and meticulously tended plants.

• Tripadvisor Rating: 5.0/5
• Area: 79-acre
  
• Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Admission: Free
  
• Address: 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110