CiTiES Garden Getaways in the City Even in the midst of bustling city centers, you don’t have to go far to reconnect with nature. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Pittsburgh 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. 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. The Arboretum at Penn State State College Bartram’s Garden Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA TOP TO BOTTOM: JIN WU; THE HAPPY VALLEY ADVENTURE BUREAU; J. FUSCO FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIA®; BRIAN TILLOTSON 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. 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. Hershey Gardens Hershey Follow the Best Buds Garden Trail at visitPA.com/trip/garden-trail . 12 visitPA.com
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