
As the weather starts to warm up, we're all excited to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of springtime. If you happen to be in the area exploring some of the great Harrisburg homes for sale, we recommend taking a break to visit a few of the nearby arboretums and gardens. You might be surprised to learn just how many options you have to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Harrisburg Sunken Garden: 1210 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17102
While it's a small park, the Harrisburg Sunken Garden is worth a visit. It features a formal garden and a gazebo, both of which are excellent spots for photoshoots. This free garden is conveniently located near Riverfront Park, so it's easy to visit any time you're in the area.
- Five Senses Gardens: Capital Area Greenbelt, Harrisburg, PA 17111
The Five Senses Garden offers a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. This is a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch while taking in the beautiful landscaping. This park features five unique gardens, each devoted to a specific sense: smell, sight, hearing, touch, and taste. Twisted, winding paths connect each garden. You'll also find a small bench in each location so you can sit and indulge yourself — one sense at a time.
- Hershey Gardens: 170 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA 17033
If you're in the area looking at Hershey homes for sale, you'll definitely want to set aside some time to visit Hershey Gardens. This 23-acre botanical garden is set on top of a hill overlooking Hershey Park. It was originally built as a gift from chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey to his wife.
The gardens feature a collection of rare trees, beautiful shrubs, and flowers. You'll also enjoy the seasonal displays, themed gardens, hands-on children's garden, and the indoor tropical butterfly atrium.
- Liberty Forge Arboretum: 3804 Lisburn Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Nestled between the rolling greens of Liberty Forge Golf Course, the Liberty Forge Arboretum features professionally landscaped gardens, ponds, and fountains. We recommend visiting the arboretum, playing a round of golf, and having a bite to eat at The Sand Trap.
Before you head home for the day, take a quick drive around so you can get a look at some of the great nearby Mechanicsburg homes for sale.
- Louis Arnold Tanger Arboretum: 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
One of Lancaster's greatest hidden treasures, the Louis Arnold Tanger Arboretum is a 10-acre park located in a residential neighborhood. You'll find approximately 250 different kinds of trees and evergreens here. Some of the more exciting specimens include 60-foot beech trees, a mature southern magnolia, and a 50-foot red maple tree. The arboretum also features a "dove tree" native to China and a Franklin tree extinct in the wild.
Since the Tanger Arboretum is near some of the best Lancaster homes for sale, you'll want to take some time to drive around while you're in the neighborhood.
Natural beauty is one of the many things to love about living in the Harrisburg area. If you're ready to find your dream home here, our real estate agents can help! Contact us today to learn more.