Conservatory-fun?

When one thinks of the word plant conservatory, fun would generally not be a proper descriptive adjective except for possibly a botanist. For the general population a plant conservatory is a "fancy greenhouse", EXCEPT if one is visiting the Franklin Park Conservatory. Looking for something to do with a toddler on a rainy day, Rebecca and I thought a quick walk through Columbus's conservatory might briefly entertain. We underestimated this marvelous entertainment jewel. While there for two hours we walked through a butterfly garden, fed huge Japanese koi, played in a boat with plasic sculptures, sat in a whispering cave, felt the spray from a waterfall, and ohhed and awed at beautiful glass sculptures.
Franklin Park Conservatory is a botanical landmark two miles east of downtown Columbus. It is a premier horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and a signature collection of work by glass artist Dale Chihuly.
Yes-the "house of plants" was fun!