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This February, catch orchid fever at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Beat the winter blues with Phipps' much-anticipated color-drenched show, The Exquisite Journey of the Orchid. Craving a tropical getaway? Discover the mysterious marvels, enchanting aesthetics and hypnotic history of orchids right in our backyard. Get immersed in scores of exotic orchids amidst pools, walkways and sunken beds. It's peak orchid season at Phipps, so don't miss your chance to catch these mystifying plants in full bloom. Built in 1893 at the height of Pittsburgh's industrial heyday, Phipps began as the nation's first teaching conservatory and is today one of the world's greenest public gardens. Among the nation's top conservatories, the award-winning eco-destination aims to advance sustainability and biodiversity via education, exhibitions and research.