8 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Maryland!
With its lush greenery, beautiful flowers, and fascinating wildlife, Maryland is filled with amazing botanical gardens and arboreta. From Brookside Gardens in Wheaton to Adkins Arboretum, in Ridgely, here are the 8 best botanical gardens and arboreta in the Old Line State.
Nestled in Montgomery County’s Wheaton Regional Park, Brookside Gardens is an incomparable award-winning public display garden. This 50-acre public garden is filled with amazing features such as an Aquatic Garden, Butterfly Garden, Children’s Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Style Garden, Trial Garden, and more. Whether you’re looking for educational programs, family activities, or just to enjoy a day outdoors, this is the perfect place to visit.
As one of Baltimore’s most beautiful areas, Rawlings Conservatory is a must-see destination. Established in 1888, the conservatory features five distinct greenhouse rooms and a 1/2 acre garden filled with a kaleidoscope of colors that maintain their vibrancy all year round. Be sure to add this historical building to your list of Maryland hotspots.
Head over to Baltimore for an urban oasis of natural beauty. Cylburn Arboretum is a 200-acre paradise with hundreds of specimen trees, gorgeous gardens, and wooded trails, along with an historic mansion. Cylburn is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for a peaceful escape and something to explore.
Brighton Dam Azalea Garden is the place to be! Home to a variety of wildlife, this garden is the perfect spot for outdoor fun or a scenic stroll. Plan for a stop at this lush oasis, a Brookeville highlight!
Adkins Arboretum is the only Mid-Atlantic coastal plain public garden that focuses solely on native plants. On their 600 acre grounds, visitors can experience native plants in their natural habitats, as well as ecological restoration projects and cultivated gardens. Adkins also plays an important role in protecting the Chesapeake Bay and other local waterways.
Located in Maryland’s urban community of Mount Washington, the Mount Washington Preservation Trust (MWPT) was created in 1989 to maintain the unique quality of the land. With spacious lots of undeveloped land and a variety of activities, Mt. Washington Arboretum is a great destination for visitors of all ages.
Head over to Edgewater for a historic experience. Historic London Town and Gardens is a 23 acre wonderland featuring history, archaeology, and horticulture on the South River. Stop and smell the long list of flowers and plants on display. Join the thousands of visitors who flock here every year to explore.
Here, you’ll find a 1/4 mile walking path, including over 30 works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and National Gallery of Art. Visit for a day of exploration and creativity with the family, witness man made art intertwine with mother nature’s artistic vision.
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