7 Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden
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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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8 Descanso Gardens
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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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9 Acadia National Park
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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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10 Redwood National and State Parks
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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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