It’s always nice to spend some time among flowers and plants. Especially in the late summer when everyone’s feeling a bit lackadaisical. Here are some beautiful gardens in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
Wikimedia Commons Longwood Gardens is, without a doubt, the premiere garden destination in Pennsylvania. With over 1,077 acres to explore, there might be too many roses for you to stop and smell them all.
- Rose Gardens, Allentown
Wikimedia Commons The Rose Gardens in Allentown have been a landmark of the city for as long as anyone can remember. Nestled in Cedar Creek Park, they offer a scenic place for pictures or relaxation.
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh
Cam Miller/ Flickr Located in Schenley Park, Phipps is a giant conservatory with rooms for all different environments, such as desert and rainforest.
- Arboretum at Penn State
Wikimedia Commons This is Penn State’s second arboretum and is located adjacent to the State College campus.
- Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation, Merion
Wikimedia Commons You must make a reservation and pay a fee before entering these gardens. They contain thousands of species and has been existent since the 1880s.
- Chanticleer Garden, Wayne
Wikimedia Commons These gardens were added to the national register of historic places in 1984.
- Lake Erie Arboretum
Wikimedia Commons This free arboretum is located in Frontier Park in Erie. It has a variety of different trees and plants.
- Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden, Pittsburgh
Wikimedia Commons This garden is on the same grounds as Rodef Shalom Temple, which houses Western Pennsylvania’s oldest Jewish congregation.
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Longwood Gardens is, without a doubt, the premiere garden destination in Pennsylvania. With over 1,077 acres to explore, there might be too many roses for you to stop and smell them all.
The Rose Gardens in Allentown have been a landmark of the city for as long as anyone can remember. Nestled in Cedar Creek Park, they offer a scenic place for pictures or relaxation.
Cam Miller/ Flickr
Located in Schenley Park, Phipps is a giant conservatory with rooms for all different environments, such as desert and rainforest.
This is Penn State’s second arboretum and is located adjacent to the State College campus.
You must make a reservation and pay a fee before entering these gardens. They contain thousands of species and has been existent since the 1880s.
These gardens were added to the national register of historic places in 1984.
This free arboretum is located in Frontier Park in Erie. It has a variety of different trees and plants.
This garden is on the same grounds as Rodef Shalom Temple, which houses Western Pennsylvania’s oldest Jewish congregation.
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