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Olbrich Botanical Gardens

These 16 free outdoor gardens have many ponds and greens, as well as the only Thai Pavilion in the continental United States. There is a $6 fee to enter the conservatory, which houses over 650 exotics and tropicals.

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Address: 3330 Atwood Ave
Website: olbrich.org (opens in a new tab)

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