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Columbus's Topiary Garden holds a distinct honor: It's the only park in the world based entirely on a painting. With doz...
09/12/2021

Columbus's Topiary Garden holds a distinct honor: It's the only park in the world based entirely on a painting. With dozens of topiaries, including more than 50 people, a handful of boats, a few dogs, cats, and monkeys, and a small man-made pond, the 10-acre garden is George Seurat's iconic A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte come to life. For the most spot-on view of the grounds, head to the "As He Saw It" plaque where you can see through the eyes of the artist.

San Antonio is home to a lot of top-notch attractions including the River Walk, the Alamo, and the Pearl District. Of co...
09/12/2021

San Antonio is home to a lot of top-notch attractions including the River Walk, the Alamo, and the Pearl District. Of course, we'd be remiss not to mention this underappreciated urban garden, which the city gave a $1.5 million facelift in 2008. Now, San Antonio's lush Japanese Tea Garden features a 60-foot waterfall, koi-filled ponds, bamboo thickets, stone bridges, and an onsite restaurant. Best of all, admission is free since the park is publicly run. And if you're looking to get away for the weekend, check out the 17 Stunning Islands That Americans Are Allowed to Visit Now.

Believe it or not, this lush, 120-acre botanical garden lies just 12 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Sixteen themed...
09/12/2021

Believe it or not, this lush, 120-acre botanical garden lies just 12 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Sixteen themed gardens—including the Camellia Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Australian Garden—foster an astonishing collection of 15,000 different plant varieties. Curate a route to your liking, but don't miss the Rose Garden as there you'll find The Huntington's pride and joy: a hybrid pink and yellow rose—AKA "Huntington's 100th"—which was devised by the garden's own curator.

Versaille has the Jardins du Château de Versailles, St. Petersburg has Peterhof Palace, and, wouldn't you know it, Ashev...
09/12/2021

Versaille has the Jardins du Château de Versailles, St. Petersburg has Peterhof Palace, and, wouldn't you know it, Asheville has the Biltmore Estate. While George Vanderbilt's turn-of-the-century 250-room château is often what draws guests, we'd argue the gardens are an even prettier sight. The lush grounds include a formal rose garden, rhododendron loop, and pool- and sculpture-laced Italian garden, all designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the very man behind Manhattan's Central Park.

Portland's Japanese Garden gets the lion's share of attention both online and in-person, meaning the city's Crystal Spri...
09/12/2021

Portland's Japanese Garden gets the lion's share of attention both online and in-person, meaning the city's Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden flies much more under the radar. It's a shame, too, as the seven-acre woodland garden has an incredible collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, and other lesser-known, unusual plants, which can be viewed by way of idyllic bridges and shady paths. Birdwatchers will want to keep their eyes peeled as well; the garden is home to more than 90 bird species including Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles. And for more awe-inspiring cascades, check out the 15 Waterfalls So Magical You Won't Believe They're in the U.S.

This 1,100-acre attraction harbors more than just meticulous gardens—there are also ornamental fountains, art galleries,...
09/12/2021

This 1,100-acre attraction harbors more than just meticulous gardens—there are also ornamental fountains, art galleries, and a grand ballroom that houses a 10,010-pipe symphonic organ. Before Longwood was a public garden, the grounds were home to Pennsylvania's Lenni Lenape tribe and then Quaker farmers. You can explore the area's native plants in the Meadow Garden, a semi-recent addition that spans some 86 acres. As for other exhibits, there's the Waterlily Display, Rose Arbor, Italian Water Garden, Banana House, and Orangery, just to name a few.

This stunning Montecito estate once belonged to Madame Ganna Walska, an eccentric opera singer, socialite, and garden en...
09/12/2021

This stunning Montecito estate once belonged to Madame Ganna Walska, an eccentric opera singer, socialite, and garden enthusiast. While Walska spent 43 years curating the whimsical 37-acre Lotusland, it didn't open to the public until 1993, nearly a decade after her death. Today, the fully organic botanical garden (the first in the U.S.!) honors Walska's flair for the dramatic with more than 3,000 plant species and unique landscape design. Highlights include the bromeliads (AKA pineapples) and cycads, cone-bearing plants that were common during the Jurassic Period. And for more opulent mansions, check out the 23 Castles So Jaw-Dropping You Won't Believe They're in the U.S.

This hidden Seattle gem cozies up to the glittering shores of Lake Washington. The arboretum's 230-acre collection is th...
09/12/2021

This hidden Seattle gem cozies up to the glittering shores of Lake Washington. The arboretum's 230-acre collection is thematically arranged with a Woodland Garden, Pacific Connections Garden, and Winter Garden, among others. With its hardy honeysuckle, witch hazel, dogwoods, and paperbark maples, the latter is a real highlight from November through March.

With more than seven million visitors each year, the Met is no secret, but did you know that there's more than what lies...
09/12/2021

With more than seven million visitors each year, the Met is no secret, but did you know that there's more than what lies behind the museum's Beaux-Arts Fifth Avenue façade? Head north to Manhattan's hilltop Fort Tryon Park and you'll find another branch of the Met—The Cloisters, which is devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Accordingly, the museum's three onsite gardens feature period-appropriate flowers and medicinal herbs—all of which were planted according to Middle Age literature. Unrivaled views of Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades don't hurt, either. And for more destinations that will transport you, check out the 17 American Towns So Beautiful You'll Think You're in Europe.

Giant water lilies, whimsical topiaries, and towering desert cacti—these are just a few of the things you'll find at our...
09/12/2021

Giant water lilies, whimsical topiaries, and towering desert cacti—these are just a few of the things you'll find at our favorite secret gardens. While some of these under-the-radar spots hide in plain sight in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle, others are tucked away in quiet small towns you've likely never heard of. Wherever you end up, a few things are for certain: You'll find fresh air, beautiful blooms, and plenty of sun-kissed areas to stroll. And for more hidden places in nature, check out the 21 Swimming Holes So Magical You Won't Believe They're in the U.S.

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