10 beautiful gardens worth a day trip from Harrisburg | George Weigel
Posted May 06, 2021
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Public gardens are a visit-worthy venue this time of year, not only because so many plants are looking good as spring unfolds, but because they’re in the fresh outdoor air and amenable to social-distancing.
Harrisburg is well situated within day-trip range of lots of great public gardens, including several of America’s best in the Philadelphia, New York, and D.C. areas.
Below are my top 10 recommendations as well as a dozen more worth seeing.
Check the listed websites for hours and visiting guidelines since most have advanced timed-ticketing requirements.
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