Experience Holiday Magic at Philadelphia Gardens!
With 30+ public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes within 30 miles of Philadelphia our region is brimming with holiday outdoor activities.
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So much of the nation’s horticultural history is rooted in the Philadelphia region that it has been dubbed “the cradle of horticulture.” Today, Philadelphia has earned its place as ‘America’s Garden Capital’ with a surplus of public gardens offering a wide variety of horticultural display, and events, all year long.

More public gardens than anywhere else in the country.
Philadelphia has over 30 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes, all located within 30 miles of Philadelphia.
When planning your next visit to Philadelphia, be sure to spend a day exploring nature in our region. No matter the season, America’s Garden Capital boasts some of the best outdoor activities in the greater Philadelphia area.

Brandywine River Museum
Hagley Museum & Library
Longwood Gardens
Mt. Cuba Center
Nemours Estate
Welkinweir
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
The Gardens at Mill Fleurs
Henry Schmieder Arboretum at Delaware Valley University
Hortulus Farm Garden & Nursery
Tyler Formal Gardens
Appleford
Barnes Arboretum at St. Joseph's University
Chanticleer
Haverford College Arboretum
Henry Botanic Garden
Jenkins Arboretum & Garden
Scott Arboretum
Stoneleigh: a natural garden
Tyler Arboretum
Ambler Arboretum
The Highlands Mansion & Garden
PHS Meadowbrook Farm
Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas
Grounds for Sculpture
Camden Children's Garden
The Arboretum at Laurel Hill
Awbury Arboretum
Bartram's Garden
James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Philadelphia Zoo
Shofuso
The Woodlands
Wyck Historic House, Garden, Farm
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion – Victorian House and Gardens
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