Offering free admission all year round, the Washington Park Botanical Garden, located in Central Illinois, is one of the region’s primary horticultural attractions, featuring more than 1,800 species of plants spread among 20 acres of land. The gardens showcase a large variety of specialty exhibits, many of which are highlighted at different times of year. There are perennial and annual flower beds, a rose garden, many native evergreen tree varieties, as well as ample opportunities for exploration and learning. Guests have access to a Washington Park Botanical Garden guidebook to help guide them through the more than 1,200 species of plants. The gardens also feature a 9,000-square-foot indoor greenhouse, featuring a variety of warm climate plants.

1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield, IL 62704, Phone: 217-544-1751

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