Visitors here are at home on romantic strolls or guided tours delving into the life of trees – in either case, the gardens around this former 19th-century summer home are undeniably beautiful.
The official arboretum of the commonwealth, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania offers beautiful gardens and unique attractions, such as the "Out on a Limb" canopy walk in the treetops.
In the cold winter months, duck into the charming little Fernery, a period glass greenhouse beloved by Victorians, for a warming glimpse of lush, green growth.
Did you know? When the Morris family bought the land that is now the Arboretum, it was barren, with poor soil quality and bad drainage. Today there are more than 13,000 plants here! Read more