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In Europe, the Italian Renaissance ushered in the idea of the public garden. But it took until the 19th century for these gardens to catch on in other countries worldwide.
Now, lush botanical gardens of all shapes and sizes are dotted worldwide, and their beauty inspires equal parts serenity and exploration.
But which of these gardens are truly worth the visit?
Throughout December 2021, HouseFresh used TripAdvisor to gather data on the most beautiful gardens in the world by searching Things To Do using the keyword “beautiful” in each country of the world and each U.S. state. Then, they extracted the attractions labeled as gardens.
When traveling somewhere new, visiting a public garden might be high up on your list of things to do. Aside from being stunning, these spaces also provide a unique insight into each country’s flora and fauna, detailing the location’s history and culture.
The Top 10 Most Beautiful Gardens in the World
Garden Name
Country
“Beautiful” Mentions
Gardens by the Bay
Singapore
12,385
Jardin Majorelle
Morocco
8,187
Luxembourg Gardens
France
6,818
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden
United States
5,708
Singapore Botanical Gardens
Singapore
5,364
The Butchart Gardens
Canada
5,022
Kings Park and Botanical Garden
Australia
4,451
Royal Botanic Gardens
Australia
3,857
Tivoli Gardens
Denmark
3,806
Boston Public Garden
United States
3,723
The Most Beautiful Gardens in Every U.S. State
The United States is home to some of the world’s most diverse landscapes, so it’s no surprise that its public gardens have just as much to offer – from landscaped estates and notable architecture to vibrant flower beds in bloom.
With 5,708 mentions of the word “beautiful” in reviews about the attraction, the Bellagio Conservatory $ Botanical Garden in Las Vegas is the most beautiful garden in America. This 14,000-square-foot Botanical Garden is known for its ever-changing natural displays and unique designs.
The Top 10 Most Beautiful Gardens in the United States
Garden Name
State
“Beautiful” Mentions
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden
Nevada
5,708
Boston Public Garden
Massachusetts
3,723
Desert Botanical Garden
Arizona
3,069
Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens
Tennessee
2,947
Portland Japanese Garden
Oregon
2.842
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Texas
2,842
International Rose Test Garden
Oregon
2,577
Parrot Mountain & Gardens
Tennessee
2,505
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Georgia
2,019
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri
1,995
Key Findings
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is the most beautiful public park globally, with 12,385 “beautiful” mentions on TripAdvisor.
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden is the most beautiful public park in the United States, with 5,706 mentions.
Seven out of the top 20 most beautiful public parks in the analysis are in Europe.
Luxembourg Gardens in France is Europe’s most beautiful public park (6,818 mentions).
