The Denver Botanic Gardens, located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver, features North America's largest collection of plants from cold temperate climates around the world. It is known for it's beautiful plants as well as fun activities like touring exhibitions from visual artists like Dale Chihuly, a summer concerts series and Christmas lights in the winter.Parking and public transportationThe Denver Botanic Gardens has both an above and below ground parking garage as well as street parking in the very safe and secure surrounding neighborhoods of Cheesman Park and Congress Park.Best and worst time to go to Denver Botanic GardensWhile the Gardens to have a greenhouse and several indoor attractions, most of the viewing is done outside. Visit the park in the spring or summer where the plants are blooming and the weather is nice. While holiday lights are available towards the end of the year, winter is not an ideal time to visit.AdmissionAdmission is free to members and children under 2. Discounts are given to seniors, military and students. For a full list of pricing as well as membership information, visit http://www.botanicgardens.org/.Must see/do at Denver Botanic GardensSeeing a concert at the gardens is a truly memorable experience and one of the most comfortable and beautiful settings you can see one in. The genre's of music are vast and family friendly. Check out the full lineup here: http://concerts.botanicgardens.org/Other places to visit near Denver Botanic GardensCheeseman Park, located to the West of the Gardens is one of Denver's best kept parks and, as legend has it, very haunted. Board a Banjo Billy's Bus Tour and have them tell you all about the spirits that roam the area.Insider tip for visitors to Denver Botanic Gardens​A Denver B-Cycle Station is listed right outside of the gardens and is a convenient and fun way to get there. Also, if you have children, be sure to visit the Kid's Area located across the Gardens on York Street.Author's bio: Andy Thomas is a Colorado native. He is a journalist and touring musician. He has most likely slept on a floor in your hometown.