Here Are The 8 Most Beautiful Gardens You'll Ever See In Wisconsin
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Laura
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Beautiful gardens in Wisconsin are among some of the prettiest in the country. The Badger State is not just all cornfields and cows, as some might believe. Blossoming flowers are blooming here — and some stunning ones we might add! Here are eight beautiful gardens near me to visit.
1. Allen Centennial Gardens: Madison
Allen Centennial Garden, 620 Babcock Dr, Madison, WI 53706, USA
This 2.5-acre inspirational garden surrounds a Victorian Gothic home. You won't get bored here with 20 individual gardens available from dawn to dusk with free admission.
2. Boerner Botanical Gardens: Milwaukee
Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, WI 53130, USA
Hope you brought your walking shoes, because this is a 1,000-acre park. It features a stunning botanical garden among others, including the Annual Garden (walled), the Daylily Walk (awesome), and the Herb Garden (12 herb beds with more than 300 types of herbs and over 7,000 plants).
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3. Green Bay Botanical Garden: Green Bay
Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Rd, Green Bay, WI 54303, USA
This pretty garden is great for adults with an entertaining area for the kids. Enjoy the two rose gardens and appreciate the Scandinavian summer house.
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4. Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum: Kenosha
Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum, 880 Green Bay Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144, USA
This private nature sanctuary is a beautiful place to walk. There is a 12-acre arboretum, as well as three historic buildings, and 2.5 miles of nature trails that wind through the Pike River Valley. Discover more on the Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum website.
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5. Memorial Park Arboretum: Appleton
Appleton Memorial Park, 1620 E Witzke Blvd, Appleton, WI 54911, USA
The Scheig Center Gardens inside this arboretum are free to view and offer a variety of unique blooming features, such as a native rose garden, a serenity butterfly garden, a native wildflower garden, a fragrance garden, and a Veterans memorial garden. We also love to stroll through the theme gardens which showcase the natural changes in beauty throughout the year. Learn all about it on the Scheig Center Gardens website.
6. Olbrich Botanical Gardens: Madison
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA
Located off of the shores of Lake Monona, there are 16 acres of lovely gardens. There is a stream and a series of pools planted with aquatic plants. Enjoy a pyramid-shaped tropical conservatory as well as a waterfall and free-flying birds at these gardens in Wisconsin.
7. Old World Wisconsin: Eagle
Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 WI-67, Eagle, WI 53119, USA
The best gardens near me are sponsored by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. You will appreciate the 19th-century heirloom gardens that decorate the restored homes.
8. Rotary Botanical Gardens: Janesville
Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
Stop by and enjoy 20 acres of gardens, including an English Cottage Garden and a formal sunken garden. The 20 acres of botanic beauty offer a day of outdoor activities. A great way to admire the property is to pack a picnic and dine on the Terrace Garden which has tables, chairs, and umbrellas.
Beautiful gardens in Wisconsin are abundant. Do you know of any other beautiful gardens in the Badger State? Please share your experiences in the comments below. Explore some more of the best outdoor adventures in Wisconsin. And while you’re traveling around, reserve a room on Expedia.com.
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