McCrory Gardens

McCrory Gardens ranks 4th on the list of the best day trips from South Dakota. On the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota, are the botanical gardens and arboretum known as McCrory Gardens and South Dakota State Arboretum (70 acres). Hundreds of various flowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses are displayed in a variety of settings at McCrory Gardens' 45-acre arboretum and over 25-acre formal display gardens for the purpose of educating visitors and promoting the creation of new species. Although McCory Gardens is open all year round, the spring is when it really comes to life. The gardens become more colorful as the weather gets warmer.

The Gardens' 25 acres of formal gardens are frequently bursting with vivid reds, yellows, pinks, and purples in May. if you adore tulips in spring. TulaPalooza is an event you won't want to miss. The gardens can be walked around for several hours. Relax on a bench and take in the new blossoms. Or take some time to photograph these stunning objects up close.

Address: 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, South Dakota
Official site: https://www.sdstate.edu/mccrory-gardens
Phone: +1 605-688-6707
Entrance fee: 4$-6$
Google rating: 4.6/5.0