Posted in Kansas Nature March 08, 2018 by

This Garden In Kansas Might Just Be The Most Beautiful In America

Have you ever heard the saying about stopping to smell the roses? There’s nothing more relaxing than a simple garden getaway where you can enjoy a walk through a park filled with flowers of every color. Of course, there’s not too many places in Kansas that can give you an array of flowers and trees simultaneously. This one garden in Kansas might just be the most beautiful garden in America, but we’ll let you be the final judge.

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Welcome to Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine. This garden is unbelievably beautiful no matter which way you look.
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It's full of outdoor concerts, art events, and an event called Tulip Time that shows off tens of thousands of tulip blooms. Doesn't that sound enchanting?
Bartlett Park came into this world in 1910 as an empty prairie area that needed some elbow grease.
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Dr. Walter E. Bartlett of Belle Plaine bought this area and started to transform it into a local park for sports and entertainment, but he lined everything he could with indigenous trees. In 1937, his son Glenn took over and the park began to transform into his dream after seeing the Palace of Versailles gardens in France. He and his wife expanded it to a sort of "tree museum" that has slowly evolved into what we have today.
Comparing the differences between then and now are stunning.
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You can see just how much the garden has filled in with more tree species, flowers, and landscaping galore.
It's a fantastic place to sit and relax, or take a few photos to commemorate the beauty here.
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The bridge overlooking the water and this charming tree swing are favorite places to sit and just feel the nature that surrounds.
There are so many magical scenes that really make you feel like you're somewhere special.
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I can't think of any other gardens with rope swings, hidden cottages, or scenery this beautiful. Can you?
This garden might be insanely beautiful, but it's not open all the time, unfortunately.
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Purchasing a season pass gains you entry to any concert here as well as all of the days they are open. Or, you can pay the suggested donation when you enter, and just enjoy the garden once when it's open. You can also contact them for an appointment, so don't be afraid to reach out.
No matter the weather, no matter the flowers.
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No matter the season, this arboretum is full of colorful surprises and awesome music, but spring sure looks a lot more beautiful after seeing this beautiful place. I think all Kansans should add this to their bucket lists and make a point to visit at least once!

You’ll find Bartlett Arboretum at 301 N Line St., Belle Plaine in Kansas. Feel free to use the map below to help you get there if you need it, and as always, happy trails!

If you love the look of this park but you don’t need flowers to have a great time in nature, consider this nature center and park in Kansas that’s sure to keep you exploring more of our beautiful nature.