Longwood Gardens
- Tours & cruisesOpen lateFamily-friendly
What you'll do
There are 1,110 acres of grounds to explore at Longwood Gardens, filled with unique plant life and horticultural exhibits.
Visit Longwood Gardens with Go City®
- Access to fountain shows, flower displays, and three tree houses.
- Over 1,100 acres of grounds to explore.
- Entry to all indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Escape to a botanical paradise in the heart of Philadelphia and enjoy lush flower displays, plants from across the globe, and fountain shows (operate Spring-early Fall).
Longwood Gardens is not just a pretty place, it's made significant contributions to the study of plants and the infinite potential they have to offer - so you'll learn loads about horticulture and plant sciences.
Climb up into a tucked-away treehouse to get a squirrel’s-eye-view of the surrounding landscape. Take snaps of the creative shrubbery in the topiary garden. And, relax and enjoy a fountain display in the Italian Water Garden.
Longwood Gardens highlights
Birdhouse – climb the stairs of the tallest treehouse and take in the stunning scenery.
Exhibition Hall – this massive hall is considered the centerpiece of this 1921 Conservatory.
Indoor Children's Garden – let your kids get lost in a lush jungle of draping vines, drooling dragons, and secret stairways.
Orchid House – explore hundreds of orchids displayed in a newly restored greenhouse.
Large and Small Lake – take a stroll through rolling green lawns and landscapes inspired by English parks.
Topiary Garden – this whimsical corner of the gardens features shrubbery trimmed into playful shapes and themes.
Bonsai display – explore a living art gallery of this miniature Japanese-themed forest.
Water lily display – see the colorful lily pads in bloom for the summer season.
Italian Water Garden – experience Pierre S. du Pont’s enthusiasm for fountains in this collection of coordinated water features.
FAQ
What should I wear?
Dress for the weather as you’ll be both indoors and outdoors and wear comfortable shoes for walking.
What should I bring?
Water, hat, sunscreen, and bug spray (as needed).
Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when sightseeing in Philadelphia. Your pass includes Longwood Gardens tickets, plus admission to dozens of top attractions.
Experience Longwood Gardens and many other attractions with the All Inclusive Pass.
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Getting In: Present your pass at the admission desk.
Tips for visiting
- Plan to spend around 3.5 - 4 hours exploring the Longwood Gardens.
- Check their site before you go to see what’s in bloom and read up on the plant life you’ll see.
- Check the calendar of events to see if your visit coincides with any special events.
For more information, visit the Longwood Gardens website.
Where you'll be
Operating hours
November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Daily: 10:00AM to 11:00PM
January 8 - March 29, 2024
Wednesday - Monday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
March 30 - May 8, 2024
Wednesday - Monday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Longwood Gardens
(610) 388-1000
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