Life can be a busy blur, with each season somehow busier than the last. It’s so important to live in the present; to adopt a “yes, and” mantra and never pass up the opportunity for a bucket-list adventure. Today we’re inviting you to quite literally stop and smell the roses at these stunning botanical gardens in the U.S. As these blooms explode in a spectacular rainbow of color and variety, don’t miss your chance to revel in the resplendence of Mother Nature’s most marvelous seasonal show.

Botanical gardens are some of our country’s most wondrous places, providing a perfect and accessible experience of nature unlike any other. We challenge you to pick a garden or two to visit this season for a colorful dose of awe and wonder.