Gardens in Utah

Utah's wide open desert spaces and numerous spectacular land formations make it a popular tourist destination. For Garden lovers, there is still a lot to see in this arid environment - look for gardens that focus on the natural beauty of drought tolerant plants and cacti.


Featured Gardens:

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

The University of Utah operates the Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City which have 18 acres of amazing botanical gardens. In addition to these, there are a huge amount of trails ...

Map of Utah Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in Utah by City

Kaysville : Utah Botanical Center
Salt Lake City : Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Santa Clara : Robert L. Shepherd Desert Arboretum





Utah Atlas & Gazetteer
The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state [reviews]


Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1--Southern Utah (2nd Ed.) (Photographing the Southwest)
by: Laurent Martres
A must for everyone with a Passion for the Southwest! Have you ever wanted to see with your own eyes all the beautiful locations found in coffee table books, posters and travel magazines? Do you want to see the most photogenic spots in our national parks and monuments? Do you want to visit spectacular "off the beaten track" locations outside the parks? Are you are interested in rock art and ... [reviews]


Scenic Driving Utah, 2nd (Scenic Driving Series)
by: Christy Karras
From the lush alpine terrain of the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains to the fantastic rock formations of Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, and Bryce Canyon National Parks, discover Utah's treasures. This guide features twenty-eight drives that highlight the natural and cultural history of the land of the Great Salt Lake.
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Benchmark Utah Road & Recreation Atlas - 4th edition
by: Benchmark Maps
Utah deserves an atlas that matches its dynamic scenery and Benchmark's Utah Road & Recreation Atlas is it. The new 4th edition has significant improvements and refinements such as a completely updated Landscape Maps and Recreation Guide. Categorized listings include campgrounds and RV parks, boating and fishing sites, public lands and wildlife viewing. [reviews]


50 Best Short Hikes in Utah's National Parks: Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands (50 Best Short Hikes)
by: Ron Adkison
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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 ... [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 offer. ... [reviews]


Gardenwalks in the Mid-Atlantic States: Beautiful Gardens from New York to Delaware (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Marina Harrison
An engaging, well-written guide to exceptional gardens in the Mid-Atlantic states.
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