6 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Montana!
Montana is home to beautiful botanical gardens and arboreta. From the impressive Tizer Botanic Garden & Arboretum in Jefferson City, to the more intimate atmosphere of DanWalt Gardens in Billings, here is a look at the 6 of the most stunning botanical gardens and arboreta you can visit in the Treasure State.
Explore the unique beauty of Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum located in the Elkhorn Mountains near Jefferson City, Montana. This 6-acre destination offers half a mile of trails through the gardens and arboretum, making it the perfect place to go for a tranquil stroll. Tizer is one of three internationally accredited arboreta in the United States and the only full-time operated Botanical Garden and Arboretum in Montana.
Feel the magic of DanWalt Gardens located in Billings, Montana. This beautiful venue is home to thousands of perennial plants located in different gardens throughout the area. With statues and fountains scattered throughout, visiting DanWalt Gardens is the perfect place to take friends and family to enjoy a peaceful stroll through nature.
Take a tour through Old Lexington Gardens located in the heart of the historic district of Butte, Montana. Explore the site of Butte’s first stamp mill and smelter, its first high school, as well as the area of Butte’s first patented mine claims. Old Lexington Gardens also features a full scale re-creation of the original floral butterfly that graced the city from 1899 to 1973. Dive into a stunning mix of nature’s beauty and some of the area’s first structures.
Head to Memorial Rose Garden Park, located in Missoula, Montana. Established in 1946 as a memorial to Missoula-area casualties of World War II, the Memorial Rose Garden offers visitors numerous pathways, fountains, and statues, with a huge variety of plants to explore.
Pay a visit to Bibler Gardens located in Kalispell, Montana. This private display garden was designed by Louis A. “Sam” Bibler, who landscaped, planted, and maintained the gardens until his death in 2002. Bibler Gardens includes extensive ponds with swans, waterfalls, sculptures, an arboretum, and a log stable. Take a break from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy this scenic space.
Spend some time in the tranquil setting of the Lewistown Community Labyrinth Garden in Lewistown, Montana. This seven-circuit labyrinth features a “Keeper of Dreams” Sculpture along with celebration stones which were placed in remembrance of family and friends. Explore this uniquely set laid out garden and find out why it’s a community cornerstone.
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