Public & Botanical Gardens
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Millennium Park | Chicago, IL
Visiting Millennium Park? We've done the research for you. From iconic design features such as "the bean" to the impressive Lurie Garden, our guide reveals the top sights in and around the park. Discover what makes Millennium Park a true reflection of Chicago's city motto, Urbs in Horto, meaning "city in a garden."
The Butchart Gardens | Brentwood Bay, BC
Once an abandoned quarry, this breathtaking garden on Vancouver Island, is one of the world’s premier show gardens. Thanks to an extraordinary collection of plants that blooms from March through October, visiting Butchart is an unforgettable experience.
Wave Hill | Bronx, NY
Known for groundbreaking innovation, Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden, which has built a reputation as an oasis for urbanites. Regular programs in horticulture, education and the arts are offered to help people connect to the natural world.
Hortulus Farm | Wrightstown, PA
Featuring twenty-four gardens linked by paths, greenswards, and bridges—you can tour this expansive property on your own or with one of the founders. Don’t miss the specialty nursery and historical buildings dating back to the turn of the 19th century.
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