Whether you just like to smell fresh flowers or you’re searching for a new romantic place to take the one you love, there is nothing quite like a visit to beautiful gardens in Washington. Fortunately, all over the state, there are places where you can explore and enjoy the gorgeous blooms. Here are eight Washington gardens that will surely leave you mesmerized:

1. Roozengaarde, Mount Vernon

Roozengaarde, 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, USA
Flickr / Steve Cyr
The vibrant tulips, daffodils, and irises here in the Skagit Valley are absolutely beautiful. In fact, this may be the most beautiful flower field in Washington. Here, you'll find up to 1,000 acres of blooms.

2. Chetzemoka Park, Port Townsend

Flickr / Jeff Hanway
You can view a tropical water garden as well as a rose garden with arbors here in Western Washington. It can also serve as an unforgettable wedding venue for your big day! This is a great stop on a day trip to Port Townsend.

3. Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue

Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA
Flickr / Frank Fujimoto
Among the 36 acres here in Bellevue you'll find everything from meadows to wetlands. The Yao Japanese Garden, Alpine Rock Garden, Rhododendron Glen, Eastern Garden, and Fuchsia Garden are a few highlights you've got to see! This may be one of the most beautiful gardens in Washington.

4. Evergreen Arboretum And Gardens, Everett

Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens, 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, WA 98201, USA
Angelika Ra/Google
Just south of Mount Vernon, you can go for a stroll through any of these tranquil gardens in Everett like the Master Gardener's Perennial Beds, the Dwarf Conifer Garden, Dahlia Garden, Japanese Maple Grove, or the Water Conservation Garden.

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5. Japanese Garden, Seattle

Seattle Japanese Garden, 1075 E Lk Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98112, USA
Flickr / Tony Kent
In 1960, a world-renowned Japanese designer constructed this elegant garden in the UW Botanic Gardens in the Washington Park Arboretum. Your jaw will drop once you see this beautiful garden in person!

6. Point Defiance Rose Garden, Tacoma

Flickr / Kaitlin Shiner
When you visit Point Defiance Rose Garden, you'll come across a lovely miniature rose garden, a wishing well, and even some gazebos. This is a beautiful day trip destination in Washington and one we love to visit.

7. Duncan Gardens, Spokane

Duncan Garden, Spokane, WA 99203, USA
Bjorn/Flickr
The central water fountain is only one of the amazing features in this Renaissance-style garden in Manito Park! This Spokane park dates back to 1904.

8. Meerkerk Gardens, Whidbey Island

Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Ln, Greenbank, WA 98253, USA
Meerkerk Gardens/Google
Our beautiful state flower, the rhododendron, can be admired at this woodland site as well as azaleas, spring bulbs, and more! You'll never regret a visit to this gorgeous Washington garden.

Our Evergreen state is so lovely!! So, which Washington garden would you like to visit first? Have you visited any beautiful gardens in the state? What do you consider the best gardens in Washington? Let us and your fellow travelers know in the comments.

If you love spring, like we do, there’s plenty to do in the Evergreen State. Check out our article highlighting several of our favorite things to do in spring in Washington. And, consider a spring getaway by booking a stay in a cozy vacation rental.

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