Garden Destination: Philadelphia

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Twenty first century Philadelphia straddle its historical past and the future in a path that could only bechance in America ’s horticultural centre . William Penn to begin with envisioned the city as a utopian ‘ Greene Country Towne ’ and the legacy of that disembodied spirit exists today . For the casual garden traveller there is still much to be found , both old and new , in the urban center , as well as its outlying areas . The oldest parts of Philadelphia are architecturally interesting with glimpses of private garden and its 18th century yesteryear . There are beautiful window loge , exuberant designed and un - design garden , and magic vignette everywhere . Neighborhood stylistic divergence are seeming between them and each has a distinct flavour . Beyond Center City , urban neighborhoods celebrate re - claimed and gentrifying industrial landscape . Further off there are globe class public garden and museum easily achieve by car . Small cafes and vibrant chef run restaurant can be found everywhere .

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It ’s possible to explore the metropolis using public transportation and by foot , but a railway car and good parallel parking skills make it even easy . Philly is the sodding location for a weekend of garden design and horticultural exploration . There is so much to see and do that a garden enthusiast could spend several workweek explore it all . For a weekend trip , mark off out the highlights above that will wage those who are interested in gardens as well as their less garden - pore traveling companions .