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Are you into lush, verdant gardens and beautiful flowers? If so, then read on, fellow travelers! Here are the 10 best botanical gardens in the USA.
The 10 Best Botanical Gardens in the USA
1. Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania
First, this garden spot in Kennett Square spans 1,077 acres. Explore this exceptional expanse of gardens, meadows, and woodlands. You can visit this place any time of the year too! After all, veteran visitors confirm that there’s no way you can see everything in the 20 different outdoor and indoor gardens in just one visit.
Some travel writers say the must-see gardens are the Orangery complete with an excellent collection of foliage and flowers, the popular East Conservatory with its flowers, fountains, pools, waterfalls, and the attractive, well-known Open Air Theater with its hidden fountains, wall of water, and superb setting for performances.
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I lived in Portland, OR for 46 years and I have been to the Japanese Garden many times. It is the largest & most authentic one outside of Japan. The other thing about Portland is it’s distinction as the Rose City, we have a huge Rose Festival in early June with Princesses chosen from each local high school, a tradition over 100 years old. The roses we celebrate are from the International Rose Test Gardens, adjacent to the Japanese Garden. It makes for a serene afternoon as it is all adjacent to one of our most beautiful parks–Washington Park. High in the west hills, the views of the city and beyond are breathtaking. On a clear day you can much of the Cascades Range, Mt Hood, Mt St Helens, Mt Jefferson & sometimes a peak at the 3 Sisters, stunning! And if the kids are bored, the Oregon Zoo is also next door, the elephants are famous as is their habitat.
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Thank you for you detailed comment! Yes, I believe I have written quite a bit on the state since I started working a s a writer. There is a lot to see!
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