This Enchanting Arboretum In South Dakota Is Perfect For A Summer Day Trip

If you're getting tired of day to day life, it might be time to take a rest. Head on over to Brookings and immerse yourself in this enchanted garden for a day! This botanical garden and arboretum is full of gorgeous flowers, unending trees, and an atmosphere that's straight out of a storybook. These colorful gardens demand attention with just how beautiful they are, so why wait?!

Welcome to McCrory Gardens!

This botanical garden and arboretum is located on South Dakota State University campus.

With more than 25 acres of gardens and 45 acres of arboretum, it's easy to get lost.

The tall grasses in harmonious fields, endless shrubs, and flowers as far as you can see will make you feel like you're in a fairy tale.

This little cottage garden is a popular photo op, and feels as though it was ripped straight from the pages of a storybook!

McCrory Gardens offers guided tours for just five dollars, or a self-guided tour for free where you can learn all about the flowers, shrubs, and trees that live here.

This space is often used for events, and it's especially a beautiful spot for weddings.

If you're looking to relax in a colorful, enchanting garden surrounding by trees, you need to visit McCrory Gardens!

McCrory Gardens is located at 631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD.

You can find out about events they have going on, and so much more on their website right here!

Have you visited this garden and arboretum? What did you think? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to share your beautiful photos from your visit in our South Dakota Nature Lovers Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram at #onlyinsouthdakota to see your photos featured!

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