Daniel Stowe Conservancy

The original portion of the garden is lovely! The butterflies and bumblebees throughout the pollinator garden were interesting and captivating! When this garden originally opened they had an open shuttle tram to bring guest back to the front of the garden near the Orchid conservatory. I hope they will extend the garden with lush flowers and fountains on the opposite side of this drive, with additional brick pathways so that guest can naturally loop back through to the entrance! Beautiful! Highly Recommend!!!

Absolutely stunning gardens, canal, pergolas, conservatory, and grounds... I've been to my fair share of botanical gardens and greenhouses and I was really wowed by this place. My highlight was the conservatory; the plants were huge, full, happy, and thriving — extending all the way to ceiling — and the water features added a lot to the ambiance and overall magic. The canal area is also gorgeously adorned with both flowers and tasteful sculptures. I spotted so many huge butterflies (and caterpillars!) while I was here, both in the enclosure and free roaming. This is a gorgeous place to experience natural beauty, and I can't wait to return!

What a beautiful place for a walk! First we visited the butterfly bungalow, and saw lots of them. Biologists were there to chat and answer questions. Then we walked the gardens. There are lots of pathways, water features, and a new trail with areas for kids to play creatively such as a small creek, a place to make music using natural materials, and places to let their imagination go. A huge castle is being built that looks like it will be a great play structure. There are trails and pathways throughout the property, and you can walk as far (or not) as you like. Trails outside the garden are free. There’s also a cafe with a small gift shop inside the garden, and a store at the front entrance that we didn’t visit, but the website says they have coffee, sandwiches, snacks, etc.

Decent price for the family of all ages. I recommend the family pass if you live within Charlotte or the surrounding area. The family pass can be used at other botanical gardens across the country i was told. Plus it is good for all members of a household. The gardens are beautiful and there is even a butterfly garden where you can witness numerous different kinds of butterfly's in a natural habitat. This is great for kids of all ages! There are plenty of trails for walking, or even cycling. Lots to do here and see. Stop by there gift shop or cafe on the way out for a beverage or even a gift.

We had a highly enjoyable experience at the Stowe Conservancy as we strolled through the gardens and took in the beauty of the flowers and plants of all varieties. There is plenty of information posted to help you understand what you’re looking at and lots of opportunities for children to play so they don’t get bored. The water features are delightful and the walking trails are extremely well maintained. This is a great way to spend time enjoying nature in a relaxing, peaceful environment.

A really lovely space to spend some time, and walk the trails. Huge expansion going on now in the Lost Hollow for kids. The conservatory has a wonderful selection of orchids & bromeliads and benches to sit and enjoy it all. I just heard a new cafe is going in as well. Beautiful place for family and event photos too. But if you just enjoy getting out in nature, you’ll be quite happy. Bring a book or tablet and spend some time there

I was looking for something my mom would enjoy where she could take her time walking around, with plenty of benches for resting. Daniel Stowe was perfect! There are benches everywhere. She felt so comfortable to walk around and rest when needed, and anywhere there are steps, there is a ramp too. The grounds are beautiful. It was a perfect day.

This was a super beautiful experience. We went in August last year and everything was blooming and green. The butterfly garden was an amazing part! They even had a little shop that sold various types of coffee.