Fall is upon us, and its time to get the jackets and boots. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning for spring and summer again. With the COVID-19 pandemic still a nuisance, it seems like next year will be pretty much canceled as well.
But let’s be optimistic; even with it going on, people have still found a way to continue their lives and have fun. So next year, consider visiting some botanical gardens.
What’s a botanical garden anyway? Its a garden dedicated to the collecting, cultivating, preserving, and displaying of various plant species labeled with their scientific names.
If you want a change of scenery and the feel of nature, here are some botanical gardens you should visit.
New York Botanical Garden- New York, NY
Located in the Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden is now a National Historic Landmark and was the model for all other botanical gardens located in other cities across America.
It was founded in 1891 and has over 200 acres of exhibitions for every season. It also has daily events such as performances, so be sure to research what’s happening on the day you choose to visit.
Chicago Botanical Garden- Chicago, IL
Opened in 1972, the Chicago botanical garden is 385 acres of great botany and greater architecture. Since its opening, many architects have contributed to its displays.
Chicago is famous for its bonsai tree collection with over 200 that have been donated by various bonsai masters as well as an aquatic garden filled with aquatic plants that you can view from a boardwalk.
Not to mention, they also have things like WOnderland express, complete with indoor trains, snow, and carolers.
Atlanta Botanical Garden- Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta Botanical Garden was opened in 1976 and is known for its indoor and outdoor exhibitions that hail from all over the world as well as its exotic animals that you can see there and their sculptures that tie into the exhibitions.
This botanical garden is regularly booked for private events such as weddings and even has a seasonal event called Cocktails in the Garden for those who like to dress up and drink. They even have an edible garden!
Portland Japanese Garden- Portland, OR
Although not as big as the others, this one is packed with charm. Takuma Tono, the late great landscape architect, created this garden with respect to the traditions of Japan.
This garden was designed to make you feel the Japanese zen, and one of the best times to visit is springtime because of the famous weeping cherry trees. Their pink cherry blossoms are a sight to behold.
United States Botanic Garden-Washington D.C.
This botanical garden was founded in 1820 by the U.S. Congress and now sits on over 800 acres of land. The best part of this garden? It’s free year-round. It boasts a renowned conservatory and plant production facility.
It is also adjacent to the capitol, so you can make it a stop on your trip to the nation’s capital. That’s not something the botanical garden near you can boast about.
Go See some Botanical Gardens
There are many botanical gardens that you could visit in other parts of the country or even the world that was not on this list. But that shouldn’t stop you from going.
Visit the gardens and enjoy their beauty, you will appreciate it. For other great articles like this one, be sure to visit the rest of our blog.
