Toledo, Ohio
Toledo Botanical Garden is a 60-acre museum of plants and art, offering a serene escape in the city. It features beautifully landscaped gardens, including a shade garden, a pioneer garden, and a perennial garden. The grounds are also home to the Toledo Arts Commission's sculpture collection.
Stroll through the themed gardens, visit the artist studios in the village, or enjoy a summer jazz concert. It is a prime spot for photography and bird watching.
Spring for blooming bulbs and summer for the full lushness of the gardens. Fall offers beautiful foliage.
Open daily from dawn to dusk. Admission is free. Some special events may have a fee.
Restrooms, picnic areas, and paved paths. The garden is part of the Metroparks Toledo system.
Check the schedule for the Artist Village, as studios have varying hours.
Wildwood Preserve Metropark is just a short drive away.