Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a public conservatory with more than 40 acres of garden area. It operates a children s garden that features an international village, adventure pathway, tree house, farm garden and parent rest areas. The garden organizes several special events, such as GardenFest of Lights, Champagne 'n' Shopping and Kid Quest. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden also conducts various...

With all the fragrant flowers and trickling streams, Lewis Ginter is truly romantic.

Make sure you wear comfortable shoes—you'll do plenty of walking (and you may even be tempted to skip over a stone or two). Likewise, make sure you dress for the weather since the attractions are outdoors.

You'll find year-round beauty on this historic property with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens, dining, and shopping. The classical domed conservatory is the only one of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic, and houses ever-changing displays, tropical plants, and more than 200 orchids in bloom. The rose garden features 80 varieties, with more than 1,800 roses, and a pavilion for special events...

In the 1880s, self-made Richmond millionaire, philanthropist, and amateur horticulturist Lewis Ginter (a founder of the American Tobacco Company and creator of the Jefferson Hotel) built the Lakeside Wheel Club as a playground for the city's elite. The resort boasted a lake, a 9-hole golf course, cycling paths, and a zoo. After Ginter's death in 1897, his niece, Grace Arents, converted the...

The Scene
Surrounded by gardens, the Bloemendaal House stands as the focal point of Lewis Ginter. The white mansion, which was built in 1884, now serves as the site for parties, weddings...

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