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ViburnumValley said:Hi Shortia:

If I were you, I'd peruse this website: http://americasgardencapital.o...

I don't disagree with any of the recommendations made so far. I would say that you should think about clusters of locations, though, so that you maximize each day and don't spend too much time driving between locations on any one day.

I have visited a whole lot of the places listed in America's Garden Capital, dating back to before I was married (1987) as well as on many vacations and business trips since then. Since I'm passionate about plants and less about architecture, the various arboreta will top my list.

Morris Arboretum, Tyler Arboretum, Jenkins Arboretum, Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Barnes Arboretum, and the Laurel Hill Cemeteries collections - there is joy to be found at each and every one.

Restaurants we long for include Estia (Greek, downtown) and Creed's (seafood & steak, King of Prussia).

Don't forget to run the steps at the Philadelphia Art Museum...

John, that website is what made me realize a few days won't let me even come close to seeing them all. Thanks for reminding me to go back to that link. I'm already thinking about the Morris and Jenkins Arboretum, among others. Your idea to focus on clusters of locations makes sense. I am already planning to spend at least one night in the area near Longwood, and another near Philadelphia. Realistically if I spent a couple months instead of days I still couldn't see them all.

I may skip the steps, I think that might be tough on my weak ankle and I would rather save that for walking miles through gardens and arboretums!

Thanks also for the dining suggestions. I need to be sure not to spend so much time eating that I miss the fabulous gardens though!