The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is a popular spot for Athenians and tourist alike. Recognized as Georgia’s official botanical garden, the 313-acre site is filled with several attractions, including the Tropical Conservatory, Visitor Center, gift shop, Cafe Botanica and Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum.

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Friday, July 22, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Monday, July 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Monday, July 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Monday, July 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Monday, July 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia is pictured on Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The display gardens and nature trails are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
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