Enjoy the Golden Days of Fall

Fall vibes are in full bloom at the more than 30 public gardens and arboreta within 30 miles of Philadelphia! Garden tours, outdoor activities for kids, and acres of vibrant fall hues are sure to inspire and delight visitors of all ages. 

Winterthur

Get Our Seasonal Newsletter!

Garden Events & Trip Ideas

Events & Activities

The weather is changing in Philadelphia, with shorter, warm days and cool nights marking the first signs of autumn. But what does that mean for the fall color outlook for our area? Here’s what to expect for this season’s fall foliage report.

Featured Garden

One arboretum that spans two historic rural cemeteries on either side of the Schuylkill. Together, these two sites form a 265-acre arboretum with over 6,500 trees and shrubs representative of 950 species and varieties.

the AGC Blog

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the simple act of stepping outside and immersing ourselves in nature can feel like a revolutionary act. Yet, this connection with the natural world is more than just a pleasant escape; it is a vital component of our well-being.

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.

Morris Arboretum

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. 

Our Gardens

Hover over each number for garden name.
Click each circle to learn more.

Brandywine Museum of Art

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

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

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

Glen Feord

Haverford College Arboretum