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Whether you are hoping for formal, manicured gardens or a collection of classic garden sculptures, the botanical gardens in eastern Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina are decidedly among the most pleasant places in the region to spend an afternoon.
Botanical Gardens on the Delmarva Peninsula
You need pretty good SAT scores to get into Maryland's Salisbury State University, but if you are a plant – you are immediately accepted! For the past few decades, Salisbury State University has turned their campus into one big arboretum. Get back in the college spirit and stop by for an afternoon picnic
Botanical Gardens in Eastern Virginia
The Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond, Virginia is inspired by classical gardens throughout the world, and is one of the most popular attractions in the area.
Norfolk, Virginia is twinned with its sister city Moji, Japan – so you can be sure that its Japanese Garden is authentic. Part of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, the Japanese Garden is complemented by a sculpture garden featuring European art among the rhododendron , the Azalea and more.
Botanical Gardens on the North Carolina Shore
The Cupola House Garden, in Edenton, is a Colonial Revival-style garden surrounding a historic, 1758 home, and it features parterres and an orchard.
You can visit the bog garden, aquatic garden, or rose garden at the seven-acre New Hanover County Extension Service Arboretum in Wilmington.
Also in Wilmington, check out the formal gardens, walking trails, lakes and creeks of Airlie Gardens. Don't miss the sculpture gardens or the thousands of azaleas.
Botanical Gardens in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, North Carolina's Outer Banks
Botanical-Gardens
New Hanover County Arboretum - Wilmington, North Carolina
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