Botanical GardenNear Me

Gardens in the Allentown area.

Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Allentown, Pennsylvania. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Allentown city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.

21 gardens

Within 50 miles of central Allentown. Checked September 28, 2026.

Appleford

Villanova, PA38 mi from central AllentownArboretum

Historic house and grounds in Villanova with an arboretum. Visitors may walk the grounds except during private events, mostly on weekends from April to November.

Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit

Awbury Arboretum

Philadelphia, PA41 mi from central AllentownArboretum

A 56-acre arboretum in Germantown with planned gardens, historic buildings and a farm. Grounds are free and open every day.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center

Chester Township, NJ41 mi from central AllentownDisplay garden

Historic home landscape of designer Martha Brookes Hutcheson with five garden areas, fields and trails. Open daily from 8 am to sunset.

Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit

Bartram’s Garden

Philadelphia, PA48 mi from central AllentownBotanical garden

A historic botanic garden in Southwest Philadelphia. Grounds, vehicle access and visitor facilities follow different schedules.

Free garden admissionSee admission detailsPlan a visit

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve

New Hope, PA34 mi from central AllentownNative plant garden

A native-plant preserve in New Hope. Admission and seasonal opening rules differ from those of neighboring Bowman's Tower.

Adults $12Online or onsite admissionPlan a visit

Chanticleer

Wayne, PA39 mi from central AllentownDisplay garden

A seasonal pleasure garden in Wayne. Check the parking reservation rules as well as the garden's opening dates.

Ages 13+ $15Parking reservations at specified timesPlan a visit

Colonial Park Gardens

Somerset, NJ48 mi from central AllentownRose garden · Arboretum · Display garden

County display gardens in Somerset with a formal rose garden, perennial and sensory gardens inside an accredited arboretum. Free to visit.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

Graver Arboretum

Bath, PA16 mi from central AllentownArboretum

A 63-acre college-owned arboretum in Bath with conifers, wetland plants, wildflowers and rhododendrons. Open to visitors in daylight hours; parking is in a gravel lot by the barn.

Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit

Henry Botanic Garden

Gladwyne, PA39 mi from central AllentownBotanical garden · Native plant garden

A wilderness garden of North American plants on a hillside in Gladwyne. Visits are guided one-hour tours for small groups by reservation only.

$10 per person (tour)Open by appointment only; reserve at least one week ahead. Groups over 12 call (610) 525-2037.Plan a visit

Hunterdon County Arboretum

Lebanon, NJ32 mi from central AllentownArboretum

County arboretum in Clinton Township with a garden, gazebos, picnic grove and nature trails. Grounds are open daily and admission is free.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Devon, PA37 mi from central AllentownArboretum

An arboretum and gardens in Devon with free admission. Use the grounds schedule, not the education center's closing time.

Free garden admissionSee admission detailsPlan a visit

Leonard J. Buck Garden

Far Hills, NJ45 mi from central AllentownBotanical garden · Display garden

A county rock garden in Far Hills with alpine and woodland gardens on rock outcrops in a wooded stream valley. Closed Mondays; weekends closed November to March.

Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit

Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Philadelphia, PA37 mi from central AllentownArboretum

An arboretum in northwestern Philadelphia. Seasonal closing times and online admission options are published by the garden.

Adults $22See admission detailsPlan a visit

Morven Museum & Garden

Princeton, NJ46 mi from central AllentownDisplay garden

Five acres of historic gardens at Morven in Princeton, including a Colonial Revival Garden and old catalpa trees. The garden is free daily, sunrise to sunset.

Free garden entryGroups of 10 or more can book a garden tour led by horticulture staff.Plan a visit

Reading Public Museum

Reading, PA31 mi from central AllentownArboretum

A museum in Reading with a 25-acre arboretum on its grounds. The arboretum is open daily from sunrise to sunset; the museum has separate hours and paid admission.

Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit

Scott Arboretum & Gardens

Swarthmore, PA48 mi from central AllentownArboretum

A public arboretum on Swarthmore College's campus. Follow the college's visitor parking directions.

Free garden admissionSee admission detailsPlan a visit

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Philadelphia, PA45 mi from central AllentownJapanese garden

A Japanese house with pond, waterfall, tea and courtyard gardens in West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Entry is by timed ticket; the house and garden are not wheelchair accessible.

Adults $15; others $10Timed tickets required; buy online up to four weeks ahead or in person if available.Plan a visit

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden

Villanova, PA39 mi from central AllentownNative plant garden · Display garden

Public garden of Natural Lands on a former Main Line estate, planted with native species around a great lawn and water garden. Free entry Tuesday to Sunday; dogs are not allowed.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

Tyler Arboretum

Media, PA46 mi from central AllentownArboretum

An arboretum in Media. Check seasonal hours and any membership eligibility before relying on discounted entry.

Adults $18Online or in-person admissionPlan a visit

Welkinweir

Pottstown, PA32 mi from central AllentownArboretum

A 224-acre preserve in Chester County with a 55-acre arboretum around a historic estate house. Grounds are open on weekdays; nonmembers may leave a donation.

Donation welcome; members freeEstate House tours are for groups of 10 or more and need pre-registration two weeks ahead.Plan a visit

Willowwood Arboretum

Chester Township, NJ42 mi from central AllentownArboretum · Botanical garden

Morris County arboretum in Chester Township with formal and informal gardens, meadow paths and over 3,500 plant species. Open daily; a seasonal phone tour is available.

Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit

A useful list, with clear limits.

These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.

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