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Created by visitPA Updated On: February 25, 2014
In light of one of the most anticipated events in the horticultural world, the Philadelphia Flower Show, here's a list of garden beauties in Pennsylvania to inspire flowers lovers everywhere.
Arts and Entertainment · Chinatown · 11 tips and reviews
visitPA: The longest-running and largest indoor flower show wows guests each year with horticultural masterpieces. This year is no exception, with "ARTiculture" theme displaying a mix of art and horticulture.
visitPA: One of the world's premier horticultural showplaces, Longwood Gardens' 1050 acres boast natural woodlands, majestic gardens, conservatories, and fountains year-round.
Botanical Garden · Central Oakland · 105 tips and reviews
visitPA: Visitors can enjoy 17 unique botanical experiences at one of the world's greenest public gardens, with sustainable and dynamic exhibits for people of all ages.
visitPA: The Hershey Gardens feature 23 acres of seasonal displays, theme gardens and more than 7,000 roses. A perfect destination for families, the garden also offers a Butterfly House and Children's Garden.
54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd. (Lindbergh Blvd. & Harley Ave.), Philadelphia, PA
Garden · Kingsessing · 9 tips and reviews
visitPA: America's oldest living botanic garden is nestled in the bustle of Philadelphia. Featuring a wildflower meadow, majestic trees, wetlands and stone house, guests will surely enjoy this urban garden.
100 E Northwestern Ave (btwn Stenton Ave & Germantown Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Garden · Chestnut Hill · 32 tips and reviews
visitPA: The official arboretum of the commonwealth, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania offers beautiful gardens and unique attractions, such as the "Out on a Limb" canopy walk in the treetops.
1 Hoffman Mill Rd (Baltimore Pike), Chadds Ford, PA
Art Museum · 19 tips and reviews
visitPA: With an art museum inside, the museum grounds offer wildflower gardens in vibrant colors from spring through autumn, meant to preserve, protect and depict artistic resources in the Brandywine region.
visitPA: This attraction, 20 minutes west of Pittsburgh, will transform 460 acres into a world-class garden. 60 acres will open to the public in summer of 2014, but guests can enjoy a one hour preview tour!
visitPA: Containing more than 250 varieties of trees and open year-round, this educational and recreational oasis offers many hiking and biking trails, as well as a playground and meditative labyrinth.
visitPA: The Marywood University Arboretum offers self-guided quiet nature walks with a diverse array of trees, plants and flowers to admire at your own pace.
Historic and Protected Site · Germantown · 3 tips and reviews
visitPA: With a focus on conservation and propagation of historic plants, this garden features one of the most important rose collections in the nation, preserved from the 19th century!
visitPA: Known for more than 100 varieties of fragrant flowers, this garden features a bandshell that hosts a series of free concert performances in Allentown every summer.
Bigler Rd. (Penn State University), University Park, PA
Garden · 21 tips and reviews
visitPA: A beautiful addition to Penn State's campus in 2009, the arboretum displays more than 17,000 plants representing 700 species. Open daily dawn to dusk, guests can enjoy this garden free of charge!
visitPA: Enjoy natural living while wandering through gardens of organic herbs, vegetables and edible flowers, as well as earthen buildings and renewable energy sources for a green experience like no other.
visitPA: Visitors will find thousands of acres and a trail system that welcomes hiking and observation of the park's diverse plants at this state park. Don't miss Hemlock Trail, a stand of old growth hemlocks!