Here Are The 12 Most Beautiful Gardens You'll Ever See In Ohio
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April Dray
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Botanical gardens in Ohio are abundant. Contrary to what you may think, the Buckeye State is home to some of the most stunning gardens you’ll ever encounter. Spending time in nature can allow folks to benefit from lower anxiety levels which we all deserve. The following are some lovely green spaces we consider the 12 most beautiful gardens in Ohio.
1. Cleveland Botanical Garden
Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
This favorite Ohio garden is open all year round and showcases a Japanese garden, a rose garden, and a wildflower garden.
2. Krohn Conservatory: Cincinnati
Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Located in Eden Park, this beautiful garden features a butterfly show, an indoor rainforest, a tropical house, a desert house, and an orchid house.
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3. Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens: Akron
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303, USA
This stunning Tudor mansion and garden is a must-see. The elegant green spaces include a birch walk, a rose garden, and a Japanese garden.
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4. Franklin Park Conservatory: Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203, USA
The conservatory in this 90-acre urban park was modeled after the Glass Palace at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It offers a Japanese Garden and a Victory Garden, celebrating the end of World War II and the defeat of Japan. And we especially find the vibrant Chihuly glass sculptures inspiring.
5. Wegerzyn Gardens: Dayton
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, USA
This beloved space in Dayton is bordered by the Stillwater River and includes rose, federal, English, and Victorian gardens.
6. Dawes Arboretum Garden: Newark
Dawes Arboretum Pond, Licking Township, OH 43056, USA
One of the best botanical gardens in Ohio is open all year round and features various collections, including a Cypress Swamp with a boardwalk and a Japanese garden.
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7. Toledo Botanical Garden
Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr, Toledo, OH 43615, USA
Owned by the Metroparks of the Toledo Area, this beauty features more than 60 acres of vibrant plant life and display gardens. Discover more on the Toledo Botanical Garden web page.
8. Kingwood Center Gardens: Mansfield
Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH 44906, USA
This French Provincial house and garden serves as a center for horticultural education. It is open from April through October.
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9. Holden Arboretum Garden: Kirtland
The Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094, USA
Visitors can observe one of the best gardens near me all year round. Holden Arboretum features a display garden, a crabapple collection, a hedge garden, a butterfly garden, a rhododendron garden, and conifer and magnolia collections.
10. Schoepfle Garden: Birmingham
Schoepfle Gardens, 11106 Market St, Birmingham, OH 44816, USA
Owned by Lorain County Metroparks, this delightful garden borders the Vermilion River. Schoepfle Garden features a formal garden, a shade garden, and natural woodland.
11. Fellow Riverside Gardens: Youngstown
Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509, USA
This beautiful garden can be found within Mill Creek Metro Park. It includes a terrace, a pavilion, and collections of roses, irises, daylilies, and heaths. Read all about it on the Fellow Riverside Gardens web page.
12. Topiary Garden: Columbus
Topiary Park, 480 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
This quaint, seven-acre park in Columbus features one of Ohio's most unique gardens, where art and plant life blend.
Botanical gardens in Ohio are worth considering. Have you been to any of these places? What is your favorite garden to visit in Ohio? Share your experiences and photos with us in the comments below!
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State Parks In Ohio
What are some of the best state parks in Ohio?
- Harrison Lake State Park (Fayette): Camp out at one of the electric or primitive sites and explore these lovely 142 acres. Go swimming and paddling in Harrison Lake, also known for its excellent stock of bass, bluegill, crappie, northern pike, and other fish. Two ADA-friendly courtesy docks are available along with a dog swim area. And don't forget to explore the wooded hiking trails.
- Blue Rock State Park (Blue Rock): Do you have a bow and arrow? An archery range is available for free target practice in this 322-acre park. Once you improve, try out your bow hunting skills during deer bow season. The 15-acre lake provides swimming, fishing, and boating, and the boat launch ramp has a lighted sidewalk. Plan a family reunion by reserving a picnic shelter, one of which has a covered bridge. And another fascinating element of this place is the Blue Rock Fire Tower constructed in 1937. It's the last 100-foot fire tower in Ohio.
- Lake Hope State Park (McArthur): Go mountain biking at one of Ohio’s top single-track mountain biking trail systems. Challenge yourself on more than 25 miles of steep hills and ravines along the eight trails. The 2,983-acre park sits in the impressive, richly wooded Zaleski State Forest that includes remnants of abandoned mining and iron-producing industries. The lake is named after the Lake Hope mining village, and the original town remains about 70 feet beneath the lake! The park surrounds the shimmering lake and offers lodging at a campground and year-round cabins. Make sure to order a delicious meal at the dining lodge.