The 5 Best Botanical Gardens in Virginia

Virginia is for lovers…of plants. There are plenty of botanical gardens to visit and learn about the amazing agriculture and native plants in this state. Many include ornamental gardens and other cultivated areas, as well as natural meadows. Some of the best have educational centers and interactive gardens to get the entire family involved. As such a strong part of early colonial American history, Virginia gardens often feature examples of what early settlers would have grown. Here are some of the best botanical gardens to visit the next time you are in the Old Dominion.

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#1 Norfolk Botanical Gardens

The bridge is a particularly great place for photos at the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

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This 175-acre garden has been around since 1939 and has a long history of creative spectacular gardens as well as special events and exhibits. Some of Norfolk Botanical Garden’s most visited spots include the rose garden, the World of Wonders children’s garden with a splash pad, the canal path, and the Mirror Lake. The butterfly garden is a new addition in the past few years and a Garden of Tomorrow section is under construction. There is also an educational center that hosts special programming to teach about native plants and the local ecosystem. You can even purchase plants through the garden occasionally.

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Special events are something extra special here. The garden and surrounding communities take great pride in things like the Garden of Lights holiday display, visits with Santa, plant shows hosted by local societies and groups, market days, paint nights, and storytime for kids.

Because it is large, there is a tram that provides transportation to some key locations in the garden. Parking is on one end, near the Norfolk Airport (a bonus for those who like to watch planes land and take off). The main parking lot is near the visitor’s center, where many of the special programs are held. The tram picks up at the visitor’s center and will take you around the garden. You can also walk on one of the many paths. Because there is only one entrance to the garden, traffic can move slowly at times, especially during peak events like the winter light show. During the day and outside of special events, entry to the garden is easy and fast.

#2 Virginia State Arboretum

The Virginia State Arboretum is known for its sense of history, including historic buildings and groves of trees.