A zoo for plants, if you will.

The garden stretches across 52 acres and holds over 14,000 types of plants.

In July, visitors can lay out a blanket and enjoy live jazz in the evenings.

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Fall at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Or theres the Water Gardens, peppered with Victorian water lilies and pickerel plants.

United States Botanic Garden, Washington, D.C.

It stretches across 30 acres with indoor and outdoor gardens for visitors to explore plants from around the world.

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Missouri Botanical Gardens

Located in St. Louis, theMissouri Botanical Gardensoffer a scenic respite from the city.

It was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest botanical institutions in the states.

(its also a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.)

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The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.

Theres even a Moon Viewing Garden thats filled with stone lanterns from Japan.

In July 2025, the garden will host their annual fundraising garden gala,Lotusland Celebrates.

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