Did you know that Rutgers University in New Brunswick is home to one of the state’s most beautiful botanical gardens? Visit Rutgers Gardens to enjoy a walk through stunning scenery and thousands of beautiful plants. This is such a great place to spend the day!

Rutgers Gardens is truly a magical place! The signature giant Adirondack chairs are just one of the beautiful landmarks here, and each of the individual gardens offers something new to show off to visitors.
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You'll find hundreds and hundreds of plants, both native and imported, tucked away in this stunning 180-acre conservatory.
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Walk along a shady bamboo path that's almost eerie and learn about what an interesting (and menacing!) plant bamboo can be...
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... or take a walk through the wild and native Helyar Woods.
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The Evergreen Gardens showcase a unique style of planning...
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...while the Ella Quimbly gardens show off drought-tolerant plants and teach visitors about water conservation.
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The colorful Art Rudolph Sun and Shade garden is a nice place to rest. Come sit in the gazebo and take in all the sights!
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Rutgers Gardens offers stunning views that change with the seasons. In early spring, the Rhododendron and Azalea garden is absolutely bursting with color!
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The pollinator garden is a guest favorite, as you'll find bees, butterflies, and birds enjoying it whenever you walk by.
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There's even a garden here that showcases "All American Selections" -- the top annuals, perennials, and even some vegetables that were grown from seed. These are the highest-rated of each kind in its category!
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Come take a walk through Rutgers Gardens and you'll fall in love with New Jersey's most underrated botanical garden. It's truly a treasure we are lucky to be able to explore!
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This beautiful plant lovers’ paradise is calling your name! For more information to help plan your visit, as well as a description of each garden and a calendar of events, head to the Rutgers Gardens website.

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Rutgers Gardens, 112 Log Cabin Rd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902, USA