Looking for an easy way to enjoy some of nature’s finest displays? These gorgeous gardens are all just a car ride away!
Conestoga Gardens
1608 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA
Located in Lancaster, Conestoga Gardens is the surrounding land of one of the area’s oldest houses. The Conestoga House was built in the early 1700s and is open for visitation along with the gardens on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Best known for the gorgeous architecture and the stunning array of flowers, Conestoga Gardens is 7.8 acres of beauty, and well worth a visit.
Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, PA
Although Hershey is best known for the chocolate, it’s also home to one of the best botanical gardens in the region. Hershey Gardens features an immense number of attractions that can be enjoyed by people of any age. From the Children’s Garden and the Butterfly Atrium to the Herb Garden and the Japanese Garden, this botanical attraction really has it all.
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA
Longwood Gardens strives to share their mission to the world through excellence in horticulture, education, and the arts. One of the best-known Botanical Gardens in Pennsylvania, this trip is one well worth making. Currently featuring the Festival of Fountains, the garden always has a show on display based on the season. We promise you won’t run out of things to look at.
Rawlings Conservatory
3100 Swann Dr, Baltimore, MD
This botanical garden in Maryland has been around since 1888. The Rawlings Conservatory has buildings for all kinds of different climates, allowing for a unique and varied viewing experience. Visit the outdoor gardens, then check out the Desert House, the Tropical House, and many more. Explore a whole world’s worth of plants in just one day!
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pk, Monkton, PA
Ladew Topiary Gardens is known for their vast collection of topiary forms, but that’s hardly all they have to offer. Built around an 18th Century Manor, the gardens span 22 acres and contain all sorts of displays. Enjoy everything from nature walks and a butterfly house to a number of different flower rooms and of course, iconic topiary displays.
