Here Are The Most 8 Beautiful Gardens You’ll Ever See In Georgia
“Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
If the above quote holds any truth, then these are some superbly well-cared-for gardens! It’s not spring anymore, but the flowers are still in full bloom. Check out the 8 most beautiful gardens in Georgia:
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1. Atlanta Botanical Garden- 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
This gorgeous botanical garden located in Midtown is right next to Piedmont Park and features many pieces of art, as well as flowers. During the summer, they also host several events such as wine and music and light shows!
The Callaway Gardens is one of the most spectacular displays of botany in Georgia! These 2,500 acres of cultivated plants include the world's largest display of hollies. The gardens also feature the largest glass-enclosed tropical butterfly conservatory in North America.
Gibbs Gardens is truly a botanical masterpiece, designed by Jim Gibbs. It has 4 featured gardens, one of which is the Japanese Gardens--the largest in the nation!
This collection of gardens is located in Athens and features an amazing International Garden. Additionally, there are five miles of nature trails throughout all of the gardens.
6. Vines Botanical Garden - 3500 Oak Grove Road, Loganville, GA 30239
This is another free of charge to observe botanical garden that is undeniably amazing and a definite must-see! In addition to a vibrant array of flowers, the gardens feature a koi pond, fountains and a manor house. There are also restaurants and special event rooms on the property for those certain special occasions!
7. Dunaway Gardens – 3218 Roscoe Rd, Newnan, GA 30263
Dunaway Gardens is 6 miles north of Newnan and is a garden filled with serenity and beauty! With more than 25 acres of lush botanical gardens, it is a prime wedding location for Georgia locals.
8. Columbus Botanical Gardens- 3603 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
Come visit this beautiful garden in North Columbus for free! These gardens feature 22 acres of vibrant plant life. This destination is also an awesome event venue. Additionally, horticulture seminars and community learning is offered here.
Have you ever visited any of these gorgeous displays of botany? If so, are they really as pretty as the pictures? What are some other amazing gardens in Georgia that are not on the list? Share them (and a favorite picture) with us in the comments below!
Amanda Northern is a freelance writer, and creator/virtual assistant of The Proassists. Amanda is a Georgia native, GSU Panther, and blogger. More of her words can be found at amandanorthern.wordpress.com
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