Memphis Botanic Garden

The Memphis Botanic Garden is a 90 acre compilation of Gardens. Some of these include the Rose Garden, the Wildflower Garden, Japanese Garden, and a number of collections of other plants spread far and wide. There is truly no one season during which to visit, there are things to do year round. During the Summer months the Rose garden is in perpetual bloom. The Japanese Garden provides a serene escape from just about anything. During a walk through the woodlands you might chance upon the flock of wild turkeys that call the garden their home.

They offer a Variety of events year round too. During the Summer and Fall the host a Farmer's Market on Wednesday afternoons, The also host the Live at the Garden Concert series. Throughout the year a wide variety of Garden Clubs hold shows that are open to the public featuring everything from cactus to orchids. There are many adult and youth education programs available year round. A few perks of the Visitor's Center are the Art exhibits that change every couple months and there is also a restaurant that is open for lunch on weekdays.

At most you'll pay $5.00 to get in, short of the weather being awful, the Memphis Botanical Gardens is a great place to visit.