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Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in Vail, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are the highest botanical gardens in the world, and offer a wonderful array of arboreal delights throughout the changing seasons, from blossoming bulbs in the spring to spectacular wildflowers in the summer.
Established in 1985, the gardens contain over 2,000 varieties of plants, as well as nearly 500 different varieties of alpine plants and wildflowers, which can be viewed in beautifully maintained collections, such as the Alpine Garden Display and the Mountain Perennial Garden.
The Alpine Rock and Mountain Meditation Gardens are tranquil and idyllic places to escape and unwind, with breath-taking waterfalls, glassy pools and rocky hideaways. Other gardens include the Children's Garden and Schoolhouse Garden.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, 522 S. Frontage Rd, Vail, CO 81657, Phone: 970-476-0103
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