Floratourism in the USA is one of the latest travel trends adopted by Millenials wanting a more fulfilling experience of the beautiful outdoors. You’ll be surprised at the incredibly beautiful and spectacular locations the country has to offer in floratourism both in urban areas as well as the great outdoors. Whole the more popular national parks are well known, here are ten locations that not everyone know about. SO if you’ve been meaning to take that trip to marvel at the beauty of flowers and immaculate nature, now is the time to do it in your own country.
The High Line is a 1.45 mile long elevated park right in the heart of New York City built on an unused portion of the New York Central railroad. The railroad was used during 1934 to 1980. The High Line is like an oasis and a tranquil getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the Biltmore Estate is the largest home in the USA with 250 rooms. You can plan a stay at the regal estate or visit its latest exhibition which is a unique display of award-winning film costumes. The films have all been inspired by literary works found in the 22,000 volume library owned by George Vanderbilt. A major attraction, of course, is the estate itself with its beautiful and stunning gardens.
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Ruth Bancroft garden was once a 400-acre fruit farm in the Ygnacio Valley of California. Today the 3.5 acre Ruth Bancroft garden is a nonprofit public dry garden protected by conservation easement. The property will always be a garden as a monument honoring its founder Ruth Bancroft.
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The Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis blooms with flowers all year long. One can enjoy the beautiful greenery and experience the blooming of orchids in February and water lilies in September. The Missouri Botanical garden is a visual treat for those seeking floratourism in the USA and is one of the best botanical gardens in the world.
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The Desert Botanical Garden is a 140-acre piece of land in Phoenix Arizona. The garden attracts tourists from all over the world and is one of the 24 botanical gardens accredited to the American Alliance of Museums. It is a must see as one of the most beautiful locations among floratourism in USA.
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The International Rose Test Garden is the oldest public garden in the US. Located Portland Oregon, it serves as an attesting ground for different rose varieties. Almost 200 new species of roses are tested every year. The garden is a visual feast for those who love roses.
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Just a 30 minute walk away from Avalon Canyon on Catalina Island is the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden. It was built in memory of William Wrigley Jr, the founder of America’s last chewing gum company who played a major role in the history of Catalina Island. From the memorial, one gets an incredible view of the surroundings. The area also connects to an amazing hiking trail named the Garden to Sky trail.
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The urban Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, California is a sight for sore eyes and one of the most beautiful locations for Floratourism in USA. You will find native Californian plants, rose garden and oak woodlands. The gardens most attractive feature is the Enchanted Forest of light that opens in November every year and famous for its exhibit a one-mile walk of eight different displays. It also has a Japanese garden which is like an abode of tranquility.
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Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor Maine attracts about 2 million visitors every year and is one of the most visited US national parks in the country. The 45000-acre park plays host to a number of activities like hiking bird watching climbing swimming and fishing.
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In the Redwood national parks one can experience the majestic giant redwoods which are extremely tall, grow up to 350 feet and are almost 2000 years old. The redwoods are the tallest trees on earth but besides these, the park is also home to vast prairies, oak woodlands and river ways along 40 miles of rugged coastline. The landscape is immaculate and a stay in this wonderful haven is altogether an exhilarating and humbling experience.
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