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Longwood Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

1. Longwood Gardens

9.5
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA
Jardin botanique · 131 conseils et avis

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Come to this garden, about 40 miles west of Philadelphia, for 325 acres of constant jaw-dropping displays. It's famous for its fountains, but check out the greenhouse conservatory too. En savoir plus .

Jenkins Arboretum is one of Garden Getaways.

2. Jenkins Arboretum

8.4
631 Berwyn Baptist Rd, Devon, PA
Jardin botanique · 2 conseils et avis

Jason M.Jason Mesiarik: The world's foremost azalea collection is in full bloom around mother's day. But any day is amazing at Jenkins.

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is one of Garden Getaways.

3. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

8.6
5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE
Musée · 32 conseils et avis

Delaware Tourism OfficeDelaware Tourism Office: Outstanding naturalistic garden. It is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont, an avid antiques collector and horticulturist.

Morris Arboretum is one of Garden Getaways.

4. Morris Arboretum

9.3
100 E Northwestern Ave (btwn Stenton Ave & Germantown Ave), Philadelphie, PA
Jardin · Chestnut Hill · 32 conseils et avis

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? When the Morris family bought the land that is now the Arboretum, it was barren, with poor soil quality and bad drainage. Today there are more than 13,000 plants here! En savoir plus .

Bartram's Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

5. Bartram's Garden

8.6
54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd. (Lindbergh Blvd. & Harley Ave.), Philadelphie, PA
Jardin · Kingsessing · 9 conseils et avis

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? America’s oldest botanical garden, Bartram’s was founded by father/son botanists. They discovered and saved from extinction the Franklinia tree, named for their friend, Benjamin Franklin En savoir plus .

Meadowbrook Farm is one of Garden Getaways.

6. Meadowbrook Farm

1633 (Washington lane), Meadowbrook, PA
Ferme · 3 conseils et avis

Jason M.Jason Mesiarik: Go on OPen House Days to view the estate home and gardens - it's so worth the visit - and It's FREE!

Tyler Arboretum is one of Garden Getaways.

7. Tyler Arboretum

515 Painter Rd, Media, PA
Autres grands espaces · 8 conseils et avis

Nicole B.Nicole B: Great place for the kids. Make sure they wear sneakers and play clothes that can get a little dirty.

8. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

8.9
Horticultural and Lansdowne Drs (at West Fairmount Park), Philadelphie, PA
Site historique et protégé · West Philadelphia · 20 conseils et avis

Shanna F.Shanna Forde: bring a camera.. and make sure you don't miss the cherry blossom festival. :-)

Hagley Museum and Library is one of Garden Getaways.

9. Hagley Museum and Library

8.7
201 Hagley Creek Rd (at Route 141), Wilmington, DE
Musée d'histoire · 14 conseils et avis

Delaware Tourism OfficeDelaware Tourism Office: Beautiful, 235-acres along the Brandywine River. Spend some time in the Hagley Store. It features a unique selection of books, gifts, and children's items for the season.

Mt. Cuba Center is one of Garden Getaways.

10. Mt. Cuba Center

7.6
3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE
Jardin · 1 conseil

Delaware Tourism OfficeDelaware Tourism Office: When you tour the Georgian treasure, gaze down for a panoramic view of the valley.

Nemours Mansion and Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

11. Nemours Mansion and Gardens

8.8
850 Alapocas Dr (at SR 141), Wilmington, DE
Musée d'histoire · 6 conseils et avis

Delaware Tourism OfficeDelaware Tourism Office: America's Versailles in the Brandywine Valley! Enjoy a walk around the sculpture-filled, formal French gardens and a visit to the chauffeur's garage, where antique cars are displayed.

Chanticleer Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

12. Chanticleer Gardens

8.5
Wayne, PA
Jardin · 10 conseils et avis

Merrie D.Merrie D.: Beautiful gardens next to a historical mansion, with great trails and benches for relaxing. Artists: bring your cameras and your paints for a perfect day!

13. Philadelphia Zoo

9.0
3400 W Girard Ave (at N 34th St), Philadelphie, PA
Zoo · West Philadelphia · 108 conseils et avis

Jason M.Jason Mesiarik: Take some time between viewing the animals to admire the flora and fauna. There are some amazing trees to view at the zoo too.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

14. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

9.4
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA
Musée · 116 conseils et avis

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The Library collections include a Gutenberg Bible, letters and documents by George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and a first edition of William Shakespeare’s plays published in 1623. En savoir plus .

15. Desert Botanical Garden

9.3
1201 N Galvin Pkwy (Btw McDowell Rd & Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Jardin botanique · Camelback East · 146 conseils et avis

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This is one of the best places to see desert plants, including cacti and succulents. The collection includes 140 plants that are rare, endangered or threatened. En savoir plus .

Old Westbury Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

16. Old Westbury Gardens

9.1
71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY
Jardin · 33 conseils et avis

ToryBurchToryBurch: Explore the English-inspired mansion and surrounding 200 acres of woodlands, formal gardens and numerous lakes. A perfect spot for picnics, it also hosts summer concerts on the great lawn.

Planting Fields Arboretum is one of Garden Getaways.

17. Planting Fields Arboretum

9.1
1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY
Jardin · 27 conseils et avis

Joseph T.Joseph Tam: Kind of like a botanical garden, but bigger and nicer. This place is a really nice getaway from the city, perfect on a sunny day.

Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate is one of Garden Getaways.

18. Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

8.9
381 N Broadway (Pocantico), Sleepy Hollow, NY
Musée d'histoire · 20 conseils et avis

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: Take a tour of this house on the hill through November, home to four generations of Rockefellers. We love the view from the head of the terraced gardens.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

19. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

9.3
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL
Jardin · 69 conseils et avis

Transitions® lensesTransitions® lenses: View the world’s greatest living collection of palms and cycads. Come back for the Int'l Mango and Orchid Festivals and take a picture! Enter to win a dream vacation! bit.ly/xzqs7i #seemoresights

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

20. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

9.4
3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL
Musée · Northeast Coconut Grove · 170 conseils et avis

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1916 as a winter retreat, this lavish villa is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance. The museum contains much of the original furnishings and artwork, and is surrounded by lush, formal garden

Deering Estate at Cutler is one of Garden Getaways.

21. Deering Estate at Cutler

9.3
16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay, FL
Belvédère / Panorama · 21 conseils et avis

NmarieNmarie: Great for relaxing ! They host awesome events too!

22. United States Botanic Garden

9.0
100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington, D.C.
Jardin botanique · Southwest Washington · 112 conseils et avis

HISTORYHISTORY: The garden is a living plant museum & was established by Congress in 1820. The Conservatory reopened in Dec 2001 after a four-year renovation,with approx 4,000 seasonal, tropical & subtropical plants.

Shadowmoss Plantation Driving Range is one of Garden Getaways.

23. Shadowmoss Plantation Driving Range

Caroline du Sud
Practice de golf · Shadowmoss · 1 conseil
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

24. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

9.0
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC
Site historique et protégé · west of the Ashley · 49 conseils et avis

25. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

8.3
4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL
Jardin · 10 conseils et avis

Visit GainesvilleVisit Gainesville: During the summer months, the Gardens' giant Victoria water lilies are in full bloom and can stretch up to 6 feet across!

Morikami Museum And Japanese Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

26. Morikami Museum And Japanese Gardens

9.2
4000 Morikami Park Rd (Off Jog Road between Clint Moore & Atlantic Ave.), Delray Beach, FL
Jardin · 73 conseils et avis

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: Walk the tranquil grounds. It’s so quiet. Occasionally you hear the rustling of bamboo trees, a koi breaking the pond surface, see your reflection in the stream. This is it, your moment of Zen.

Jardin Japonais de Portland is one of Garden Getaways.

27. Jardin Japonais de Portland

9.1
(Portland Japanese Garden)
611 SW Kingston Ave (at SW Fairview Blvd), Portland, OR
Jardin · 127 conseils et avis

HISTORYHISTORY: The garden opened to the public in 1967 & is considered to be one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.

International Rose Test Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

28. International Rose Test Garden

9.0
400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR
Jardin botanique · 105 conseils et avis

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1917, the garden houses over 7,000 rose plants of approx. 550 varieties. It's the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden & exemplifies Portland's nickname 'The City of Roses'.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

29. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

8.6
909 Robert D Ray Dr (E University), Des Moines, IA
Jardin · Capitol Park · 22 conseils et avis

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The Botanical Center's geodesic dome is 150 feet wide and 80 feet tall and constructed of 665 plexiglass panels. It houses nearly 1,000 species of plants!

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

30. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

9.2
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Jardin · 52 conseils et avis

Insider PerksInsider Perks: Once you are done admiring the indoor areas blended with amazing glass art from Dale Chihuly, head outside and have lunch at a table among the beautiful outdoor exhibits during the summer. En savoir plus .

Topiary Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

31. Topiary Garden

8.4
480 E Town St (S Washington Ave), Columbus, OH
Jardin de sculptures · Downtown Columbus · 20 conseils et avis

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? This is the only known topiary representation of a painting. The painting by George Seurat on which it is based is considered an important milestone in post-Impressionism and modern art. En savoir plus .

Heyward-Washington House is one of Garden Getaways.

32. Heyward-Washington House

7.9
87 Church St (Broad), Charleston, SC
Musée d'histoire · Charlestowne · 5 conseils et avis
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

33. Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

9.1
829 Riverside Ave (btwn Riverside Park Pl and Post St), Jacksonville, FL
Musée d'art · Riverside · 42 conseils et avis

BLOUIN ARTINFOBLOUIN ARTINFO: From Ninah Cummer's relatively small collection of sixty pieces that launched the museum, The Cummer's collection has grown to over 6,000 works of art spanning from 2100 B.C. through the 21st century. En savoir plus .

Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

34. Atlanta Botanical Garden

9.3
1345 Piedmont Ave NE (at The Prado NE), Atlanta, GA
Jardin botanique · Piedmont Park · 157 conseils et avis

ChevroletChevrolet: This peaceful oasis includes 30 acres of gardens, an urban forest, wildflower trails, the Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory and a 10,000 square-foot Fuqua Orchid Center.

Botanical Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

35. Botanical Gardens

7.1
2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON
Jardin · 3 conseils et avis
Jardin Botanique de Montréal is one of Garden Getaways.

36. Jardin Botanique de Montréal

9.1
4101 rue Sherbrooke E (Boulevard Pie-IX), Montréal, QC
Jardin botanique · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 97 conseils et avis

Daniel M.Daniel Magni: With over 190 acres of greenspace, this designated National Historic Site of Canada has greenhouses, outdoor gardens and an insectarium to check out!

Jardin des Plantes is one of Garden Getaways.

37. Jardin des Plantes

9.3
Place Valhubert (Rue Buffon), Paris, Île-de-France
Jardin botanique · Jardin des Plantes · 130 conseils et avis
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is one of Garden Getaways.

38. Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

9.0
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy, Île-de-France
Château · 46 conseils et avis
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

39. Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

9.2
22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX
Jardin · 22 conseils et avis

Houston PressHouston Press: 2011 Best of Houston Winner: Best Place For a First Date. Check out more Houston Press Best of Houston Winners here: http://bit.ly/JCaGyR Or go mobile with the free Best Of app.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

40. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

9.4
8525 Garland Rd (at Whittier Ave.), Dallas, TX
Jardin botanique · 157 conseils et avis

HISTORYHISTORY: Off the shores of White Rock Lake lies the garden of a lifetime. The lush, perfectly manicured landscapes hold a treasure trove of trees, bushes & flowers that are sure to make anyone green with envy.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

41. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

9.3
1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Jardin botanique · Central Oakland · 105 conseils et avis

Amanda G.Amanda Gribble Wilson: Set amidst one of Pittsburgh's largest greenspaces, Schenley Park, Phipps Conservatory stands as a cultural and architectural centerpiece of the city's Oakland neighborhood. En savoir plus .

Château de Versailles is one of Garden Getaways.

42. Château de Versailles

9.1
Place d'Armes, Versailles, Île-de-France
Palais · Château · 788 conseils et avis

Nicolas S.Nicolas Sanchez: The Palace of Versailles was the official residence of the Kings of France. Nowadays, it's one of the top touristic places in France.

Jardin du Luxembourg is one of Garden Getaways.

43. Jardin du Luxembourg

9.6
Place Edmond Rostand (Rue de Médicis), Paris, Île-de-France
Jardin · Odéon · 594 conseils et avis

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: This is where the Parisians go on a beautiful day. Bring a picknick and have it on one of the lawns with students from Sorbonne and other locals.

Singapore Botanic Gardens is one of Garden Getaways.

44. Singapore Botanic Gardens

9.3
1 Cluny Rd, Singapour
Jardin botanique · Tanglin · 243 conseils et avis

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: While here make sure to visit the National Orchids Garden. With hundreds of different varieties, its a green thumb's dream! Bring a blanket and stay for the concerts in Palm Valley.

National Orchid Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

45. National Orchid Garden

9.2
Singapore Botanic Gardens (1 Cluny Rd, Central Core along Tyersall Ave), Singapour
Jardin · Tanglin · 76 conseils et avis

DHR.comDHR.com: Located in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this place has more than1,000 species, and an estimate of 2,000 hybrids of orchids. Make sure to visit all zones of winter, spring, summer, and autumn.

Royal Botanic Garden is one of Garden Getaways.

46. Royal Botanic Garden

9.4
Macquarie St (Cahill Express Way), Sydney, NSW
Jardin botanique · 158 conseils et avis

STA Travel U.S.STA Travel U.S.: TRAVEL FACT: Founded in 1816, the Royal Botanic Gardens was established as the oldest scientific institution in Australia.

Jardin des Plantes is one of Garden Getaways.

47. Jardin des Plantes

9.3
Place Valhubert (Rue Buffon), Paris, Île-de-France
Jardin botanique · Jardin des Plantes · 130 conseils et avis

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Beautiful garden & park with lots of shade for walks. The Menagerie is the first zoo ever built.

48. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

8.2
2 Mark Bird Ln, Elverson, PA
Site historique et protégé · 12 conseils et avis

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Leashed dogs are welcome at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, a restored iron plantation with 848 acres of hiking trails and paths.