Cold winds and snowy weather got you down? Chase away those winter blues with oodles of blooms at this stunning spot. The Smith College Botanic Garden offers beautiful greenhouses packed with color even during the winter. Here’s what you need to know about visiting.

Massachusetts winters can be dreary and grey, but the greenhouses at Smith College Botanic Garden will perk you right up.
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Known as the Lyman Conservatory, these magnificent glass structures date from 1895 and house over 2,500 species of plants.
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Even though winter conditions in the Bay State can be frigid, the greenhouses are kept at a balmy temperature that allows colorful plants to thrive all year long.
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Fruit trees, ferns, and succulents are all on display here. You’ll be intoxicated by the delicious scents and hues of these plants.
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You can even check out the so-called Corpse Flower, which blooms once every four years and smells like rotting flesh.
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If you want to be truly wowed, stop by for the spring bulb show in March.
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This event runs for two weeks and showcases the brightest and most beautiful flowers you’ll see all year.
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Visiting these lush greenhouses is free, though there is an optional suggested donation of $2.
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The Lyman Plant House and Conservatory is open every day during the winter except for Thanksgiving Day and school winter break from late December to January 1.
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Head to the Smith College Botanic Garden this winter for a dose of spring beauty anytime.
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You can find the Smith College Botanic Garden at 16 College Lane, Northampton, Mass. Click here to check out their website and see current opening hours. For another of the best gardens in Massachusetts, click here.

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