Olbrich Botanical Gardens

The outdoor walkways are paved, making it a good rainy day stroll. The indoor conservatory is warm and a great escape from gloomy weather.

“the outdoor gardens are a nice stroll and the walkways are paved, so no worries for mud. The indoor conservatory is a nice break”

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The Gleam art event is held in the evenings and is visually striking even in the rain.

“Gleam is still going on this weekend and I've heard from others that it actually looks really neat in the rain.”

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Admission to the gardens is free.

“Olbrich and the zoo are free”

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Great for walks. Get a membership for $55 to get free admission to other botanical gardens nationwide via reciprocal programs.

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Visit for the Holiday Train Show and the Bolz Conservatory, which is a warm escape on cold days.

“includes admission into the Bolz Conservatory which feels really nice on these cold days.”

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Check their social media for recent summer camp counselor job postings.

“Olbrich just posted on their social media in the last week that they are hiring”

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The indoor conservatory is a great warm escape; check for free admission times on Wednesday mornings.

“Botanical garden indoor area (free Wednesday morning I think)”

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A beautiful place to wander around.

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Features indoor gardens that are perfect for escaping rainy weather.

“Olbrich’s indoor gardens”

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Pair a visit to Olbrich with a trip to the nearby Henry Vilas Zoo for a full day of family fun.

“Olbrich could be fun with lunch and a zoo trip.”

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Hosts 'Little Sprouts' programming for toddlers.

“little sprouts at olbrich”

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Check their calendar for free children's programming.

“they offer some great (and often free) programming for kids.”

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Visit the indoor conservatory on gloomy days for vibrant plant life and quails.

“on a gloomy day, there's nothing quite like vibrant plant life and little quails to improve your mood!”

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Features an indoor tropical conservatory that is great for escaping rainy weather.

“there is the indoor tropical conservatory at Olbrich Gardens.”

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Excellent outdoor space for walking and relaxing.

“wander Olbrich gardens and/or park”

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Available for event rentals.

“Olbrich gardens”

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