There are unlimited destinations around the world you can travel to. Instead of going to popular places such as theme parks or beaches, why not going to places that are less crowded such as botanical gardens. There are plenty of them you can find in the U.S. they are accessible for public and you can learn about new things during your visit. 

Visit these 5 best botanical gardens in the U.S

Botanical gardens burst with beautiful blooms and colorful creatures. In botanical gardens, you can find collections of everything from native plants to tropical rainforest. Some botanical gardens even have interactive space for children. That’s why botanical garden is usually family-friendly. If you are planning on travel to botanical gardens, here are the 5 best of them in the U.S:

San Diego Botanic Garden, California

This botanical garden is 27 miles north of downtown in Encinitas. It’s a four miles of scenic trails throughout 37 sprawling acres which connect 29 themed gardens from around the world. There are native plants, desert gardens, tropical rainforest, and interactive children’s garden. This botanical garden boasts the largest collection of bamboo. It’s also home to variety of birds and butterflies.

Myriad Botanical Garden, Oklahoma

It’s 15 acres garden nestled in the heart of downtown  and within walking distance of the Oklahoma City National Memorial. This garden has free admission and is open for public. It’s home to a diverse collection of ornamental flowering perennials and grasses, water features, and more. It often hosts seasonal events and activities for kids. 

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Texas

This botanical garden is situated on the White Rock Lake. It is home to Margaret Elizabeth Jonsson Color Garden which earns its name with tulip, azalea, and daffodil blooms. There is The Skywalk which is kid’s friendly. It’s a walkway which lets visitors walk amongst the treetops. It also has Halloween display starring 100,000 pumpkins in Pumpkin Village. 

Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri

This botanical garden is considered the oldest one in the U.S. This 79 acres garden has been around since 1859. This place is home to Climatron which is a greenhouse in dome shape, and houses a tropical rainforest. There is also Japanese Garden inside and it’s the largest one in North America. Visit the Lehmann Rose Garden and the English Woodland Garden during your exploration here. This garden is home to more than 51,000 plants. This botanical garden has various kid’s areas and often hosts children’s programs and events. 

United States Botanic Garden, Washington D.C

This botanical garden is over 2 centuries old and considered the oldest continuously operating botanic garden in the U.S. Located near Garfield Circle, this garden is free for visit. It’s also home to Conservatory which houses native Hawaiian plants, rare or endangered plants, and medicinal plants from all over the world. Explore the garden by visiting Bartholdi Park and the National Garden. You will learn about the importance of irreplaceable plants, well being of humanity, and earth’s ecosystem through this visit.