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Late Summer Color at Philadelphia Gardens​

Savor the last of summer at a Philadelphia garden! Late summer is arguably one of the best times to visit the Philadelphia region where over 30 public gardens offer visitors a chance to explore spectacular garden displays and nature-inspired programming. Plan your visit to Philadelphia, America’s Garden Capital, today!

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Late Summer Color at Philadelphia Gardens

Savor the last of summer at a Philadelphia garden! Late summer is arguably one of the best times to visit the Philadelphia region where over 30 public gardens offer visitors a chance to explore spectacular garden displays and nature-inspired programming. Plan your visit to Philadelphia, America’s Garden Capital, today!

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Fall Garden Event Highlights

Fall is in full bloom across America’s Garden Capital, bringing with it colorful foliage, festive harvest events, and unforgettable autumn experiences. From family-friendly fall festivals and bustling autumn markets to lantern-lit evenings and wellness workshops, there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast. Stroll through brilliant fall foliage, sip cider beneath golden leaves, or discover seasonal art in the gardens—these autumn highlights are the perfect way to celebrate the season in nature’s most beautiful settings. Explore America’s Garden Capital and find your next fall festival or foliage escape.
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Celebrate the Art of Nature: Fall is a Colorful Mosaic

Celebrate the Art of Nature and inspire your own creativity in America’s Garden Capital. From hands-on workshops to guided garden tours, these events celebrate the artful side of the outdoors. Whether you’re crafting with plants, sketching in the sunshine, or learning something new, it’s all about exploring the natural world in fresh, creative ways. Come join us—where nature sparks imagination.
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Stoneleigh: a natural garden

At Stoneleigh: a natural garden, native plants have transformed a former estate into an innovative and inspiring landscape that celebrates the natural world. Explore wildly beautiful garden displays, diverse plant collections, and engaging events throughout the year at this community treasure in the heart of the Main Line.
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Festive Fall and Halloween Fun!

Celebrate festive fall and Halloween fun in America’s Garden Capital! From pumpkin-filled harvest festivals and spooky Halloween nights to autumn markets and lantern-lit garden strolls, the season is bursting with ways to enjoy nature’s beauty. Wander through dazzling fall foliage, sip cider at seasonal events, or join in family-friendly Halloween activities—these highlights promise unforgettable autumn adventures in the region’s most enchanting gardens. Discover your next fall festival or Halloween event today!
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So much of the nation’s horticultural history is rooted in the Philadelphia region that it has been dubbed “the cradle of horticulture.” Today, Philadelphia has earned its place as ‘America’s Garden Capital’ with a surplus of public gardens offering a wide variety of horticultural display, and events, all year long.

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More public gardens than anywhere else in the country.

Philadelphia has over 30 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes, all located within 30 miles of Philadelphia.

When planning your next visit to Philadelphia, be sure to spend a day exploring nature in our region. No matter the season, America’s Garden Capital boasts some of the best outdoor activities in the greater Philadelphia area. 

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Brandywine Museum of Art

Hagley Museum & Library

Longwood Gardens

Mt. Cuba Center

Nemours Estate

Welkinweir

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

The Gardens at Mill Fleurs

Henry Schmieder Arboretum at Delaware Valley University

Tyler Formal Gardens

Appleford

Barnes Arboretum at St. Joseph's University

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Haverford College Arboretum

Henry Botanic Garden

Jenkins Arboretum & Garden

Scott Arboretum

Stoneleigh: a natural garden

Tyler Arboretum

Ambler Arboretum

The Highlands Mansion & Garden

PHS Meadowbrook Farm

Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas

Grounds for Sculpture

Laurel Hill

Awbury Arboretum

Bartram's Garden

James G. Kaskey Memorial Park

Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Philadelphia Zoo

Shofuso

The Woodlands

Wyck Historic House, Garden, Farm

Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion – Victorian House and Gardens

Glen Feord

Mt. Cuba Center