Exploring magical gardens is an adventure that changes every year. No matter how many times you visit a lush garden, it always has something new to offer when spring comes along.
Whether you’re visiting a garden for some alone time, with a friend to catch up, or just diving into your favorite book, gardens are always a crowd-pleaser. You can picture it now, lush greenery, beautifully vibrant colors popping into spring, and the sounds of nature coming back to life after a cold winter.
You don’t have to visualize it, though. I recommend you get up and go, which is why I’ve created a list of the top five most magical gardens in the US for you to visit!
Top 5 Most Magical Gardens in the US
It was nearly impossible for me to choose just five, but without a doubt, these are the five I’d go to above all others. I’m sure you’re at the edge of your seat with excitement by now, so I won’t keep you any longer.
I will say this:
The pictures don’t do these places justice.
If you get the chance to visit any of these magical places, promise me you’ll go!
1. United States Botanic Gardens
Located in Washington, DC, the United States Botanic Gardens should be first on your list. You can visit the White House while you’re there, check out the National Gallery of Art, or (my obvious favorite thing to do) check out the magical gardens!
The white house monument in the gardens looks like a fairy tale castle. I see a place where knights sit at the round table, where hard decisions are made, and where true love is born.
When you visit the United States Botanic Gardens, you’ll also be visiting the Conservatory, the National Garden, and Bartholdi Park. It sounds like the perfect day trip to me!
2. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens
If you’re looking for a large garden to explore, this 83-acre botanic garden will certainly calm your travel bug! The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and is absolutely breathtaking. There are tons of rare plants to see here (such as palms, cycads, flowering trees, vines, and more).
For some reason, this garden makes me think of The Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. I can totally see one of their creatures lurking at the bottom of this small lake!