Where: St. Louis
Admission: $12 for adults ($6 for St. Louis residents)
Open: Daily
One of the oldest botanical gardens in the U.S., Missouri Botanical Garden is known for its research, trial gardens, and work in conservation and sustainability. It attracts visitors with 79 acres of formal gardens, international gardens, demonstration gardens that teach home gardening skills, and conservatories, including a half-acre geodesic dome that houses a tropical rainforest. Many home gardeners are familiar with its excellent and descriptive plant database. Programs include a master gardener program and help with community-garden plans.
