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Gardens: Child Friendly
Ok, so it CAN take a little effort to get the little ones interested in visiting gardens. Often, in their opinion, a flower is just a flower and a tree is a tree - if they've seen one they've seen them all. Many family friendly gardens are cognizant of the need to keep kids from getting too bored, and so they may offer education activities disguised as "fun" for the younger ones. While the activities might not last the duration of the visit, they'll at least give families with younger children some options and hopefully nurture a little nature in the little ones. As a last resort, try to plan visits to gardens that are part of a larger theme park or adjacent to zoos or aquariums. Below are the gardens in this category, listed by region: |
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![]() | Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta (Volume I) by: John H. Russell Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique ... [reviews] |
![]() | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews] |
![]() | 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world's outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain's famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego's Healing Garden, created for ... [reviews] |