The most beautiful public gardens in the US
From tours to children's discovery centers and workshops, the spring is the ideal time to visit America's public gardens for a unique and fun family experience.
According to the American Public Gardens Association, "A public garden is an institution that maintains collections of plants for the purposes of public education and enjoyment, in addition to research, conservation, and higher learning." They also explain, related entities include botanical gardens, zoological gardens, sculpture gardens, historic homes and urban greening organizations.
Many of the most beautiful public gardens in the U.S. are Botanical Gardens; "a place where a wide variety of plants are cultivated for scientific, educational and ornamental purposes, often including a library, a herbarium and greenhouses; an arboretum." -- American Heritage Dictionary (APGA).
If you have never experienced the beauty of a public garden, now is the time.
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta, Ga.
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Springtime calls for meadows of tulips in Atlanta Botanical Garden. Go on a beautiful garden tour, walk through orchids at the Orchid Society Show and experience the Bonsai Society Show. On the weekends, visit the Orchid Market and choose from a variety of live orchids from local growers. Also shop around for bird houses, artwork, and Georgia fruits.
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail, Colorado
The Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are open year-round although their peak flower season is from June to August. Bring your family to experience a variety of exhibits, listen to live music and even share a romantic date night at their Painting Workshop. Bring your children to Betty Ford Alpine Gardens for a once in a lifetime experience. They have a Kid’s Amphitheatre, Solstice Stones and a hike up the Gore creek to a garden made for children. They also have waterfalls, meditation areas and Alpine pools.
Bloedel Reserve, Brainbridge Isle, Washington
Enter this garden and make your way to the meadow, relax and enjoy the breeze. Then, take a trail walk through the woods and encounter some amazing frogs and plants. Also visit their stunning waterfall, Japanese garden and reflection pool. Bloedel Reserve also offers events such as writing workshops, music in the garden and art shows.
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