Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Daniel Stowe Conservancy is a beautiful place to explore and enjoy nature. There are several scenic paths that allow you to cover the entire grounds in about two hours. I loved the peaceful atmosphere and the chance to unwind outdoors. There’s a small café on-site with food and souvenir options, and during my visit, there was a creative scarecrow exhibit featuring contributions from local schools and community organizations. It added a fun and festive touch to the walk. Families will appreciate the new children’s play area called The Castle, which is perfect for kids to run, climb, and use up some energy. The property also offers event spaces, including a ballroom and a smaller indoor room—making it an ideal spot for weddings or gatherings. I took off one star because some areas seemed a bit under-maintained (possibly due to the season), and I only found one outdoor restroom, which could be improved. Overall, Daniel Stowe Conservancy is a wonderful place to relax, take in nature, and enjoy a refreshing outdoor experience.

My family visited yesterday to visit the new playground and we had a blast! The gardens were beautiful to walk through, the playground was large with plenty of room to play, and the walking paths with the secret rooms lended hours of fun. We loved it so much we walked away with a membership. My only suggestion for Daniel Stowe is to add benches closer to the playground for parents to sit. They have picnic tables, but they are kind of far from the playground for my liking. I felt like I could not see or hear my children from the picnic tables. Others parents felt similarly which led to parents sitting on the center of the playground and standing in pathways of the children playing. Again that was unavailable because there was no where near the playground to sit as an adult. However, this did not take away from the fun, and as this is a brand new playground I am sure it will be remedied in the near future. I am also not letting it effect my rating because it was an insignificant part of our visit

As a photographer, I am absolutely in love with Daniel Stowe! There is literally not one single area that is not beautiful to capture, with or without a cute couple! I swear every time I visit I find some new little area they have developed and it's even more beautiful than the last. Thank you for making this space available! Major props to the caretakers who keep it so well maintained. :)

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.

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!

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.

This is one of my favorite places in the Charlotte area to visit. The gardens are always so beautiful and the building itself is very exquisite. The perfect place to go for a quiet and peaceful day. Their shop always has some beautiful finds