9 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Ohio!

Ohio offers a spectacular array of botanical gardens, arboretums, and nature preserves all across the state that give visitors the opportunity to experience nature in all its glory. Here are 9 of the best botanical gardens and arboretums in Ohio that you must visit.

Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland, OH

Discover the beauty of rare and exotic collections of plants that are planted in specially curated glasshouses, as well as outdoor and indoor gardens at Cleveland Botanical Garden.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus, OH

Just two miles east of downtown Columbus, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens are home to exotic plant collections and feature seasonal art and nature-based exhibitions. You can also explore the outdoor gardens here.

Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, Alliance, OH

At Beech Creek in Alliance, a wide variety of opportunities are on offer to the community to interact with nature and learn how to become good stewards of the environment. Take a scenic stroll through this spectacular display of mother nature’s artistic vision.

Toledo Botanical Garden, Toledo, OH

This is a 60-acre botanical garden managed by Metroparks Toledo with a variety of native, rare, and exotic collections, a display greenhouse, and a duck pond. An escape from the busy city life of Toledo!

Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield, OH

Explore the beauty of Kingwood Center Gardens which is renowned for its distinctive floral displays and unique plant specimens. You can also discover the woodland trails, display greenhouse, peacocks, and the historic mansion here.

Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati, OH

Over 3,500 plant species are showcased here from all over the world, including desert plants, tropical specimens, Bonsai trees, and carnivorous plants. Transport yourself to a natural oasis where discovery awaits.

Secrest Arboretum, Wooster, OH

The Secrest Arboretum helps to educate and inspire visitors to be environmental protectors and offers a variety of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennial plants. Educate yourself on native plants and flowers right here in Wooster.

Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown, OH

Fellows Riverside Gardens is nestled in Mill Creek Park and features diverse and colorful plant displays, roses of all classes, seasonal displays of annuals, and scenic vistas.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark, Dayton, OH

Walk, stroll, or jog through this 189-acre arboretum free of charge, and find out why Dayton residents have come to love this space. Breathe in the fresh air and let all your senses come alive in this natural setting.

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