Zilker Botanical Gardens, located at 2220 Barton Springs Road in Austin, Texas is a delight to the eye, no matter the season. From roses to ferns to a delightful koi pond, the trails are well-maintained and perfect for a family outing or a couple's stroll.
Austin, Texas is the live-music capital of the world - or so they say. Sixth Street is filled with bars, restaurants and clubs and the Hike and Bike Trail along Lady Bird Lake, smack in the middle of the city, is very popular.
Fantastic Botanical gardens in Pittsburgh. The collection of plants is beyond description.
Botanical gardens in San Marino, California, USA
The New York Botanical Gardens in Bronx, New York
Idaho Botanical Garden encompasses many specialty gardens and is located outside of the walls of the Old State Penitentiary.
In 1906 Sicilian immigrant Baldasare Forestiere started creating a vast underground complex of living quarters and gardens. His creation was modeled after the gardens and patios of Italy and at one point he had fountains and fishing ponds underground.
Hampton Court is an interesting blend of Tudor palace and Baroque architecture. Originally a Tudor palace owned by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and then Henry VIII, it was almost demolished in the 1600's by William and Mary, but the money was not there for Sir Christopher Wren to rebuild entirely, so they built new grand apartments on the back of the palace.
Le jardin botanique de Montreal is one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. It is located right next to the Parc Olympique, the Biodome, and the Insectarium.
This new Architecture Walking Tour of San Francisco's Financial District is loaded with secret gems and hidden jewels of the city! In addition to learning about the history of the buildings and skyscrapers in the Financial District, you will also discover special public outdoor spaces, extravagant office lobbies, and special rooftop gardens that can only be found on foot.