
As the Atlanta countryside comes alive for spring, now is the ideal time to visit local parks and other outdoor attractions. When you want to see the very best of Atlanta's vibrant flowers, shrubs, and trees, our real estate agents have an idea or two—and you won't have to go far for splendid sights!
Atlanta homes for sale are convenient to some of the best festivals, gardens, and museums in Georgia, where you can see all that Georgia has in store in full bloom. More than 3,500 plant species are native to the Peach State, and you can see just about all of them if you follow the trail of our recommendations below.
Let's take a look at some of the best places to spy stunning spring blooms in Georgia:
- Atlanta Botanical Garden – 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta Botanical Garden is the place to see Atlanta's natural beauty in all its splendor. This venue is known for collecting thousands of native species and has a full calendar of events. It has hosted poetry contests, garden parties, and special tours to show particular flowers in bloom.
- Atlanta Dogwood Festival – See Website for Location Information in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Dogwood Festival is entering its 89th year and will take place on the Friday and weekend of April 11. As the dogwoods blossom, artists and artisans gather to show off the best of what they have created lately. It's an ideal opportunity to pick up some gifts that you could only find right here in Atlanta!
- Fernbank Forest at Fernbank Museum – 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Fernbank Forest is a 65-acre extension of the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Filled with scenic pathways that will get you up close to everything that's growing during the spring, there's always something to explore. Towering trees, abundant birding, and beautiful Huntemann Pond await.
- Gibbs Gardens – 1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground, GA 30107
Gibbs Gardens opens up for the season at the start of March and remains open all through the spring. Located just an hour north of Atlanta, it is perhaps most lauded for its annual Daffodil Festival. Visit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. any day of the week and check out the Waterlily Gardens, Monet Bridge, Japanese Garden, and more.
- Goizueta Gardens at Atlanta History Center – 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Goizueta Gardens at Atlanta History Center stands out because of the way many different landscapes have been carefully cultivated and preserved within one relatively small area. In 33 acres, you'll see everything from professionally planned gardens to native Piedmont forests, conveying a true microcosm of all Atlanta offers.
- The Carter Center – 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
The Carter Center sits in a wooded park of 35 acres. This property is dedicated to the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, and it includes a garden open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. With sculptures, ponds, and much more, you'll have the opportunity to walk in Carter's footsteps and glimpse the Atlanta he loved so well.
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