• Q: What makes gardens on the East Coast worth exploring?
    • A: From the oldest garden in the country to the largest collection of tropical bonsai trees in the world, gardens on the East Coast of the United States are well worth exploring.
  • Q: What can visitors expect from a weekend trip to these gardens?
    • A: Plan a weekend trip to one of these stunning gardens and relax surrounded by beautiful colors and unique landscaping with waterfalls, bridges, and walking trails.
  • Q: When is the best time to visit East Coast gardens?
    • A: Many of the gardens that made our list are spectacular year-round, while others are at their best in the spring, summer, and fall.

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1. Take in stunning ocean views from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Take in stunning ocean views from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
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2. Explore the Children's Garden at the United States Botanic Garden, Washington D.C.

Explore the Children's Garden at the United States Botanic Garden, Washington D.C.
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3. Stroll through 50 acres at Mt. Cuba Center, Delaware

Stroll through 50 acres at Mt. Cuba Center, Delaware
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4. Admire Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Bayard Cutting Arboretum, New York

Admire Frederick Law Olmsted-designed Bayard Cutting Arboretum, New York
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5. Visit Sailor’s Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, New York

Visit Sailor’s Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, New York
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6. Admire tropical at Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Gardens and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, Florida

Admire tropical at Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Gardens and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary, Florida
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7. Relax next to the lily pond at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, Washington D.C.

Relax next to the lily pond at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, Washington D.C.
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8. Admire the rhododendrons at Heritage Museum & Gardens, Massachussetts

Admire the rhododendrons at Heritage Museum & Gardens, Massachussetts
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9. See colorful displays at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, New York

See colorful displays at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens, New York
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10. Take a guided tour of Mounts Botanical Gardens, Florida

Take a guided tour of Mounts Botanical Gardens, Florida
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11. Explore historic Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, Rhode Island

Explore historic Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, Rhode Island
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12. Visit the herb garden at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Virginia

Visit the herb garden at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Virginia
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13. Learn about native animals at Tree Hill Nature Center, Florida

Learn about native animals at Tree Hill Nature Center, Florida
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14. Relax next to the scenic lakes in Airlie Gardens, North Carolina

Relax next to the scenic lakes in Airlie Gardens, North Carolina
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15. See the lush flowerbeds at Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory, Maryland

See the lush flowerbeds at Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory, Maryland
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16. Visit Maymont Gardens, Virginia for free

Visit Maymont Gardens, Virginia for free
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17. Visit the lovely Southern Moore Farms Botanical Garden, South Carolina

Visit the lovely Southern Moore Farms Botanical Garden, South Carolina
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18. Learn about native plants at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Georgia

Learn about native plants at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Georgia
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19. Admire the orchids at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, Washington D.C.

Admire the orchids at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, Washington D.C.
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20. View the wildflowers at Rhododendron State Park, New Hampshire

View the wildflowers at Rhododendron State Park, New Hampshire
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21. Spend time at The Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, North Carolina

Spend time at The Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, North Carolina
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22. Stroll through Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Florida

Stroll through Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Florida
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23. Navigate Longwood Gardens, PA

Navigate Longwood Gardens, PA
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24. Explore Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NY

Explore Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NY
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25. Admire 1 million plants at New York Botanical Garden, NY

Admire 1 million plants at New York Botanical Garden, NY
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