Exploring botanical gardens with your pup is a sure way to embrace the best of this year’s spring blooms! We’ve compiled a list of our 5 favorite botanical gardens in the U.S. that will have your pup’s tail wagging all the way through. Here’s why you’ll love these dog-friendly botanical gardens… keep reading below!
Iowa Aboretum
Address: 1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA 50156
Hours: Weekdays – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Weekends – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Looking for a new place to spend the day with your furry friend? Make your way over to the Iowa Arboretum. This dog-friendly grassland features a 0.8-mile hiking trail along scenic gardens, plants, and shrubs. You’ll find forests, prairies, and a variety of pathways that will excite all your pup’s senses. Waste stations are conveniently places throughout the trail for easy clean-up!
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Address: 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
Hours: Visit website
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Don’t waste a sunny day at home! Take a stroll with your furry friend through Florida’s largest display of bamboos and native herbs at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. This 64 acre non-profit facility features a 1.5 mile walkway in which you and your pup can experience vivid gardens and plants, especially during May through September.
Oregon Garden
Address: 879 W Main St, Silverton, OR 97381
Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily
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Take your leashed dog and explore 80 acres of botanical gardens at Oregon Garden. Visit the Pet-Friendly Garden which educates visitors on creating pet-friendly landscapes through exhibiting a variety of pet-toxic plants. Also, don’t forget to stop by the statue of Bobbie The Wonder Dog, who trekked 2,500 miles by himself to return to his family in Silverton from the streets of Indiana.
Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens
Address: 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm daily
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Adventure awaits you and your furry friend at Santa Barbara Botanical Garden! This 78-acre botanical collection is populated by more than 1,000 types of exclusively California native plants. Take your leashed companion and stop by the impressive Blaksley Boulder, various dams and featured landmarks.
Zilker Botanical Gardens
Address: 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm daily
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Zilker Botanical Garden is the perfect destination to bond with your pup! This 28-acre garden features a wide variety of themed gardens including the popular Taniguchi Japanese Garden. You and your leashed pups are welcome to stroll through picturesque pathways as you take in thousands of native and cultivated plants, koi ponds, and streams. Just don’t let your dog in the water and don’t forget to bring your own waste bags!
Many botanical gardens also host special events throughout the year, so check back on their social media accounts or websites regularly to see what you and your pup can join in on! For more dog-friendly botanical gardens, check out this site. Have you visited a dog-friendly botanical garden? Share your experience with us below!
As always, book your dog-friendly stay with Romingo today. Whether you’re planning a visit to a garden or visiting a popular attraction, Romingo makes dog-friendly travel accessible and hassle-free. Browse through our hand-selected pet-friendly hotels and contact us if you have any questions.