Explore the beauty and wonders of nature at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, encompassing 15 acres including a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens. Experience industry …
Explore the beauty and wonders of nature at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, encompassing 15 acres including a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens. Experience industry-leading sustainable architecture and green practices, stunning seasonal flower shows, exclusive commissioned exhibits, renowned orchid and bonsai collections and more. Opened in 1893, the historic landmark is just a few miles from downtown Pittsburgh in Schenley Park.
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Sep 10, 2024
I love flowers. The orchids were beautiful. They were very well maintained and all were very large. I photographed almost all of them. I'm thinking of buying a few of the breeds I like for my home. Full review by Sightsee59138030685
Aug 24, 2024
I had a lovely time exploring and particularly enjoyed the orchids and Chihuly glass mixed in. I expected it to be larger based on other reviews. I took my time and was enjoying taking photographs a… Full review by arachne7
Aug 20, 2024
We were on vacation in Pittsburgh and came here one morning. It was a fun diversion from the busy city. The exhibitions were clearly labeled and beautiful. The theme was “Under the Sea”, which wasn’t… Full review by Alan B
Sorry for being late. It depends who is in your party. If you are with kids, they might want to be in the Butterfly garden and play area. If with older adults, they might get tired before you …
Sorry for being late. It depends who is in your party. If you are with kids, they might want to be in the Butterfly garden and play area. If with older adults, they might get tired before you get to the rainforest. I would say anywhere between one and two hours.
Where do you park if their limited spaces are full? Is it crazy busy on Mother's Day? Is two hours enough time if limited on time?
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Two hours will give you time to enjoy all of it, unless you get stuck in line to see butterflies as we did. Perhaps by now the line will be shorter. I would totally expect crowds on …
Two hours will give you time to enjoy all of it, unless you get stuck in line to see butterflies as we did. Perhaps by now the line will be shorter. I would totally expect crowds on Mother's Day, but then it's such a perfect destination on that day. No good parking close by. Our son dropped us off and parked on the street behind park across from Phipps, and walked through the park. Better to plan for this ahead of time. Enjoy!
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