Lauritzen Gardens Omaha's Botanical Center - Omaha, NE - Beautiful tranquil gardens

The Lauritzen Gardens are located in Omaha, Nebraska, and are the premier gardens in the area. Home to over 100 acres of stunning landscaped and natural beauty, it's the perfect place for nature lovers and those who want to stroll through some peaceful and relaxing grounds.

The Lauritzen Gardens have plenty of stunning outdoor gardens including a Victorian garden, a rose garden, an arboretum and even a children's garden. All have been beautifully landscaped and are well taken care of throughout the year, with new flower displays being seen throughout the seasons.

The gardens are connected by walkways offering the perfect way to get around. The whole area is very peaceful and relaxing and it offers a wealth of photo opportunities. Because of the huge range of flowers and plants on display there's bound to be a wealth of wildlife, particularly in the summer months, making the gardens ideal for nature as well as botanical lovers.

The gardens are also home to a number of events and exhibits throughout the year, including a Spring Flower Show, garden lectures, orchid shows, Art in Bloom Festival and rotating art exhibits. There are also plenty of seasonal and holiday events such as the Easter Extravaganza, Valentine's Day Dinner and Mothers Day Brunch. There are even more things to do at Christmas, with the Poinsettia Show and holiday activities being just two of the events on offer.

Tours are available year-round and can be tailored to suit the group, with group discounts often being available. There are the options of walking tours and tram tours, where people can be taken around the gardens in a tram, complete with narration. Tours for large groups need to be booked in advance, but smaller groups can go to one of the many public tours that are on offer during the week.

The gardens are open throughout the year, only being closed on major public holidays. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm daily, except when there are evening events and concerts such as the Garden Twilight concerts which run until 8pm on Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer.

Admission prices change according to the season, with November to March admission being $6 for adults and $3 for children aged 6 to 12. April to October admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children, and it's completely free at all times for members and for children aged 5 and under.

There's a gift shop on-site with a great range of gifts and souvenirs, and there's a cafy which overlooks the floral display hall and offers a great selection of food and drinks. It's open throughout the year with the fireplace being used during winter months, with opening hours being 10am until 2pm daily.

The Lauritzen Gardens is a great place to go for nature lovers of all kinds, and is the perfect place for a relaxing day out or for those who simply want to stroll around some stunning gardens.