From beautiful flowers to towering trees, Mother Nature puts on a real show at Rio Grande Botanic Gardens. You'll be wowed by the variety of plant species and the effort that's gone into the displays.

Find your way to the residential neighborhood of Barelas — that's where Rio Grande Botanic Gardens is located. Pay the admission fee and roam around this showcase of plants to your heart's content. If you'd like to explore more, Old Town Plaza, ABQ BioPark Zoo and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science are in the area.

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