Do you crave a warm and tropical vacation but don’t have the cash to foot the bill? Join the club… but what if I told you that you can have your own tropical getaway right here in high and dry Colorado? Intrigued? Then read on to find out more about this massive and super dreamy Colorado greenhouse:

Quite possibly one of the most popular destinations for Colorado blooms is that of the Denver Botanic Gardens, which is home to year-round attractions like the scenic Japanese Garden…

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…the highly anticipated Blossoms of Light…

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…and the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory!

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Opened in 1966, the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory is essentially an 11,000-square-foot greenhouse that boasts hundreds of exotic plants, trees…

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…and — of course — flowers!

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You never know what — or who — you will see in the Tropical Conservatory!

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Since the greenhouse is home to tropical greenery, it is extremely humid and muggy, so come prepared.

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The Denver Botanic Gardens is located at 1007 York St in Denver and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flickr/kara brugman For more information, please visit the DBG’s website.

Check out even more Colorado blooms by clicking 12 Amazing Hidden Gardens To Visit In Colorado This Spring.

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For more information, please visit the DBG’s website.

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