Kansas City has a number of exciting tourist spots and attractions it is known for. One of these is that of the Powell Gardens. The Powel Gardens are basically botanical Gardens that have been built near Kansas City. Technically, they are situation in Kingsville, Missouri, which lies at a distance of 30 miles from Kansas City itself. However, the stunning beauty and vicinity of the gardens with Kansas City have earned it the honor of being listed as a Kansas City attraction and top spot.

The garden has been built on an area of 915 acres and is home to around 6000 species of plants. The seasonal collections often house as many as 225,000 different plants. One can visit the gardens during the daytime to explore the greenery and plant life firsthand.

The garden premises were established in the year 1948. Till the year 1988, when it was finally transformed into the present state, the site was used for a number of purposes.

The Powell Gardens include a number of different fractions, each with their own attractions. For example the Terrace beds and wall are usually decorated by the plants in season. The Conservatory is especially popular, spread over an area of 50 feet by 50 feet. The conservatory has tropical plants, poinsettias, the orchids of the season and chrysanthemums.

There is a special area known as the Dogwood Walk which is sprinkled by dozens of variety of the Dogwood flowering plant.

Powell Gardens was officially established in the year 1988. It is a private and non profitable botanical garden which is located in the east of the Kansas City. The place is best for wedding ceremonies as it has a land of 915 acres with rolling hills, flourishing gardens. Powell offers chapels for both small and large wedding ceremony.

If you are arranging a wedding party in small size then you can choose the Perennial Garden Arbor of Powell Gardens. The Perennial Garden Arbor is a venue which accommodate up to 50 guests. The garden will be rented for only two hours either from 8.30 to 10.30 am or from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. The rent for the Garden Arbor is $ 645.

The garden offers chapel only which accommodate 120 guests which will be rented for two hours. The rose and Vineyard garden and the Missouri Barn can accommodate 150 guests in the events. The rental for Rose and Vineyard garden with chairs is $ 1,770 and without chairs is $ 1,570.

About Powell Gardens

http://www.powellgardens.org/default.asp?page=AboutUs

Powell Gardens rental rates

http://www.powellgardens.org/Forms/2010Rates.pdf

Powell Gardens beauty

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The Powell Gardens is so big with 915 acres of land so be at time for the party or special occasion. The bridal room will be little far from the reception venue.

The Marjorie Powell Allen Memorial chapel is a kind of wedding venue in which the time will be very limited as it hosts several events through out day and also opened for the visitors in between the events. So you should be very punctual while planning the event in Powell Garden.

The garden is approximately 30 miles from the city so once you start from your destination take all the things with you since it is difficult to run again to your destination from Garden.

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