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America's Garden Capital America's Garden Capital

America's Garden Capital
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Experience Greater Philadelphia's gardens.

Greater Philadelphia is America's Garden Capital, home to 36 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes within a 30 mile radius. The splendor and diversity of Philadelphia's public gardens are enjoyed by residents, visitors, families, and individuals. 

The America's Garden Capital Passport the ultimate guide for planning and tracking visits to the region’s gardens. Organized by geographic region, the Passport provides need-to-know information and must-visit experiences at each garden.

Click here to download a map of the gardens, or pick up your free Passport at the Independence Visitor Center today.

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America's Garden Capital Passport
America's Garden Capital Passport
Treasure your garden memories by collecting stamps, stickers, code words, and staff signatures, and draw your own pictures at each of the gardens. Passports are available by request at the Independence Visitor Center Information Desk.
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Barnes Foundation

The Barnes Foundation

Bartram's Garden

Bartram's Garden

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Laurel Hill and West Laurel Hill Cemetery

Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens

Philadelphia Zoo Lions

Philadelphia Zoo

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Greater Philadelphia Gardens Economic Impact
Public Gardens Enrich the Economy
Philadelphia's public gardens provide more than just extraordinary horticulture. A new study says Greater Philadelphia Gardens also generate substantial economic benefits for the region, support 1,500+ jobs, and generate $3.6 million a year in tax revenue in Pennsylvania.
Read the Study