Gardens in Pennsylvania

Whether you call it the Keystone state or the Quaker state, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania feature numerous parks, zoos and plenty of gardens for the tourist to see.


Featured Gardens:

Lake Erie Arboretum

This is a very new arboretum, with the first tree plantings occuring only in 1998. Still it has a good number of younger trees with some 225 different varieties, including: ...

Map of Pennsylvania Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in Pennsylvania by City

Erie : Lake Erie Arboretum
Kennett Square : Longwood Gardens
Philadelphia : Awbury Arboretum





Moon Handbooks Pennsylvania
by: Joanne Miller
From the urban hubs of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and excursions through historic war battlefields to hiking through scenic river towns, Moon Handbooks Pennsylvania is the guide to the best the Keystone State has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and ... [reviews]


50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania: From the Mason-Dixon Line to the Poconos and North Mountain, Fourth Edition
by: Tom Thwaites
This new edition of a classic hiking guide to one of the most-visited regions of Pennsylvania includes hikes at North Mountain, Valley Forge, Saint Anthony's Wilderness, the Delaware Water Gap, Gettysburg, and more.

Despite its dense population and proximity to eastern urban centers, eastern Pennsylvania offers a wealth of hiking opportunities. North Mountain is still wild and remote; the ... [reviews]


Pennsylvania Hiking Trails: Keystone Trails Association
Produced in association with the Keystone Trails Association, this is a guide to the best of Pennsylvania s 3,000-plus miles of hiking trails. Descriptions of each trail provide location, directions to the trailhead, suggested times to hike, terrain, special features, recreational activities, and suggestions for planning a trip. Maps and a selection of stunning full-color photographs from the ... [reviews]


Paddling Pennsylvania: Kayaking and Canoeing the Keystone State's Rivers and Lakes
by: Jeff Mitchell
Pennsylvania contains more miles of rivers and creeks than any other state except Alaska, making the Keystone State a prime destination for canoers and kayakers. This guide contains information for 211 of the commonwealth's rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds and reservoirs. [reviews]


Pennsylvania Waterfalls: A Guide For Hikers And Photographers
by: Scott E. Brown
Beautiful waterfalls grace Pennsylvania's natural landscape. This full-color guide takes hikers to 66 of the most picturesque falls in the state, offering detailed descriptions of each hike, color maps, and features to look for on the trail. Photographers will find hints on when to be at the falls for the best light and how to get the best views. In addition to the beautiful color photos of ... [reviews]


Beautiful Gardens of Wine Country
by: Jennifer Barry
The rich soil of Northern California’s wine country produces more than just distinctive grapes and flavorful wines. The Mediterranean climate has also been put to good use to create stunning garden designs at wineries and visitor destinations throughout the region. In BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF THE WINE COUNTRY, author Jennifer Barry and world-renowned travel photographer Robert Holmes present a ... [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]


A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to ... [reviews]



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