These 12 Arkansas Gardens Will Amaze You With Their Beauty
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The best gardens in Arkansas are endless examples of gorgeous, scenic natural beauty around the state. These gardens are visited and very well known for their exquisite flora and photogenic landscaping when the season is just right. Take a good look at these beautiful gardens of the Natural State and bring a camera to capture a memory for yourself!
12. Ozark Folk Center State Park Garden: Mountain View
1032 Park Ave, Mountain View, AR 72560, USA
Dedicated to preserving and sharing the Ozark heritage, this state park keeps the crafts, music, and herblore of the Ozarks alive. Gardens include the Heritage Herb Garden; a Kitchen Garden (used by the Skillet Restaurant); native plants around a spring, waterfall, and pond feature the Folk Kids' Mountain Garden; a Dye and Fiber Garden used by the textile artists; plus heirloom vegetables, and fruit trees. Essential oil plants and Mediterranean Herbs complete the story of the herbs important to the Ozarks. Look for the upcoming Lavish Herbal Feast and Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza and other seasonal events on the Ozark Folk Center State Park Garden website.
11. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks: Fayetteville
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72764, USA
A unique destination in Northwest Arkansas that draws 80,000 visitors a year, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is a collection of twelve themed gardens and includes the region’s only butterfly house, which we love.
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10. The State Capitol Rose Garden: Little Rock
Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
Among the beautiful, stately gardens in Arkansas, the state capitol building contains two lovely rose gardens, including an All-America Rose Selections accredited rose garden. The state capitol displays over 1,500 rose bushes. Download the self-guided grounds tour "A Walk on the Hill."
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9. Fort Smith Officer's Wives Garden: Fort Smith
Fort Smith National Historic Site, 301 Parker Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901, USA
The Fort Smith National Historic Site features an award-winning re-creation of an 1860s Officer's Wives Garden showcasing 1860s plants and seeds along with gardening techniques.
8. Garvan Woodland Gardens: Hot Springs
Garvan Woodland Gardens Childrens Garden Treehouse, 550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913, USA
Hundreds of rare trees and shrubs, including magnolias and over 100 different kinds of azaleas have been planted in this exquisitely beautiful garden. The Border of Old Roses, a Japanese garden (with Japanese maples and tree peonies), makes this spectacular setting even more scenic. Visitors arrive at the gardens by crossing Lake Hamilton aboard a restored riverboat.
7. Compton Gardens & Arboretum: Bentonville
Compton Gardens and Arboretum, 312 N Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA
Compton Gardens showcases six acres of walking trails, prairie, and indigenous woodland plants, at the former home of Dr. Compton, a noted physician and author known as the "savior of the Buffalo River" and founding member of the Ozark Society. It's one of the best gardens near me.
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6. Historic Arkansas Museum Garden: Little Rock
Historic Arkansas Museum, 200 E 3rd St, Little Rock, AR 72201, USA
Five historic structures here include Arkansas' oldest building, the Hinterleiter Grog Shop. These buildings display a restoration of Arkansas frontier days. Outside the Woodruff Printshop, the Arkansas Chapter of the Herb Society of America maintains a medicinal herb garden that features native and imported plants used by settlers and native Americans for healing.
5. Little Rock Zoo: Little Rock
Little Rock Zoo, 1 Zoo Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
Not only can you see a diverse variety of mammals and reptiles at the Little Rock Zoo, but the historic facility also features a fantastic butterfly garden for zoo patrons to enjoy.
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4. Mountain Valley Spring Water Company Garden: Hot Springs
Mountain Valley Spring Co - Visitor Center and Museum, 150 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901, USA
The historic, restored Mountain Valley Spring Water building houses the popular bottled water company's headquarters in Hot Springs National Park and hydroponic gardens that demonstrate the ability to grow plants in the company's natural spring water without soil. Discover more on the Mountain Valley Spring Water Facebook page.
3. Peel House Historical Garden: Bentonville
The Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, 400 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA
The gorgeous grounds of this 1875 Italianate Mansion are blessed with scenic gardens that serve as an outdoor museum of historic plants native to Arkansas as well as roses and perennials.
2. The South Arkansas Arboretum: El Dorado
South Arkansas Arboretum, 1506 Mt Holly Rd, El Dorado, AR 71730, USA
This 13-acre arboretum is operated by The South Arkansas Community College. One of the best Arkansas botanical gardens showcases plants indigenous to Arkansas's Gulf Coastal Plain region and other exotic species, including camellias and flowering azaleas.
1. Blue Spring Heritage Center Gardens: Eureka Springs
1537 Co Rd 210, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA
Located 5 miles west of the Victorian village of Eureka Springs, this gorgeous botanical garden surrounds a deep natural spring. The location features 33 acres of lovely woodland, meadow, hillside, and rock settings.
The best gardens in Arkansas are works of art. Plan a trip to these gorgeous green gardens, stay a few days, and reserve a Vrbo. Whether you’re a horticultural expert or just a nature lover you’ll have a great time strolling the grounds and enjoying the view.
And while you’re at it, visit some of these natural wonders in Arkansas that defy explanation.
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State Parks In Arkansas
What are some of the best state parks in Arkansas?
- Logoly State Park (Magnolia): Did you know this is Arkansas’ first environmental education state park? Surrounded by an old-growth forest, it offers interactive exhibits at the state-of-the-art visitor center. Explore the 370 acres, including a State Natural Area that showcases unique plant species and mineral springs, and a boardwalk for birdwatching. Pack a picnic, hike the pretty trails, catch some fish, and enjoy the playground.
- Mount Magazine State Park (Paris): Explore nature's diversity at Arkansas’s highest point: 2,753 feet. The views alone are worthwhile, especially while you're hang gliding, as it's one of only two parks to offer hang gliding launch areas in the state. ATV riding is popular here, along with mountain biking, backpacking, and horseback riding. And it offers some of the most challenging and technical rock climbing in the state.
- Withrow Springs State Park (Huntsville): Enjoy a day of fishing or floating down War Eagle Creek while admiring the incredible rock formations. You can rent a canoe from the visitor center. Spend a week camping while hiking the lovely trails searching for the rare flower, Ozark trillium. Play tennis, baseball, and softball, and enjoy a picnic afterward. Sign up for educational programs, workshops, and live outdoor concerts.
- Devil’s Den State Park (West Fork): Like most state parks, this one has its share of history dating back to the 1930s when the Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to build the park’s wood and stone structures. The unique rock formations and caverns are also interesting, including a rock dam that spans Lee Creek to form Lake Devil. Canoes and pedal boats are for rent to use on the 8-acre boating and fishing lake. The winding hiking trails lead to the stunning Ozark National Forest and its diverse wildlife.