The Fuqua Conservatory maintains a specific climate-controlled environment for rare high-altitude cloud forest plants.
The garden contains a permanent collection of blown-glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly.
Storza Woods, part of the property, is one of the few remaining old-growth urban forests in the region.
The Edible Garden features a show kitchen that hosts live cooking demonstrations using garden-grown produce.
The garden maintains a dedicated Orchid Center, recognized as one of the largest in the country.
The 'Earth Goddess' sculpture, a 25-foot tall living plant installation, is a permanent fixture of the grounds.
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30-acre horticultural facility located in Midtown Atlanta, adjacent to Piedmont Park. Its centerpiece is the Fuqua Conservatory, which houses rare tropical and desert plant collections. The garden features the Canopy Walk, a 40-foot-high suspension bridge that leads visitors through the treetops of Storza Woods. It hosts one of the largest collections of orchids in the United States. Outdoor highlights include the Skyline Garden, the Rose Garden, and the Cascades Garden. The site frequently displays large-scale botanical art installations and seasonal sculpture exhibitions. Dedicated children's areas provide interactive educational programming and sensory play spaces. Conservation efforts focus on the protection of endangered plant species native to the Southeastern United States.
The Canopy Walk bridge during the late afternoon provides an elevated perspective of the forest and city skyline.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the terrain includes hills and forested trails.
Check the garden's event calendar for evening light displays or summer concert series.
Bring a refillable water bottle, as the garden has multiple filling stations throughout the grounds.
Attempting to see the entire property in under two hours, as the steep paths and expansive forest trails require a slower pace.
Closed on Mondays; open on major holidays unless otherwise noted on their official calendar.
No smoking, vaping, or picking of flowers; stay on marked paths to protect delicate garden beds.
