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Even in the midst of bustling city centers, you don’t have to go far to reconnect with nature. STATE COLLEGE STROLL: Embrace a slower pace within The Arboretum at Penn State where a lotus pool, rose gardens, meadows, and seasonal blooms invite relaxation. SAVOR: At American Ale House, dine on the outdoor deck surrounded by towering trees and fill up on gourmet burgers and craft beer. STAY: In nearby Belleville, escape to Brookmere Winery & Vineyard inn, an estate with wide-open grassy spaces and sprawling vineyards. HERSHEY STROLL: Take in 23 acres of seasonal flower displays, themed gardens, and even a tropical butterfly atrium in the Conservatory at Hershey Gardens. SAVOR: Housed in a historic feed mill flanked by landscaping and planters, The Mill serves up from-scratch, farm-to-table fare. STAY: A 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award-winner, The inn at Westwynd Farm in nearby Hummelstown is surrounded by the scenic Amish countryside. PITTSBURGH STROLL: Set in Schenley Park just minutes from downtown, explore 23 gardens across 15 acres at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. SAVOR: Sit on the patio at Pusadee’s Garden to delight in fresh, colorful Thai dishes served amid lush foliage. STAY: Rest up at The inn on Negley, a Forbes Four Diamond bed and breakfast, and relax on the flower-filled deck. PHILADELPHIA STROLL: Time travel to the oldest botanical garden in the nation at the 50-acre Bartram’s Garden, a National Historic Landmark on the banks of the Schuylkill River. SAVOR: Nosh on light bites and sip refreshing cocktails at the seasonal PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street, set amongst a pollinator garden. STAY: Reserve a room at The Gables Bed & Breakfast to stay in an ornate Victorian mansion filled with antiques and surrounded by trees and gardens. Follow the Best Buds Garden Trail at visitPA.com/trip/garden-trail.
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