With flowers officially in bloom and the spring Equinox now behind us, there is one place you should visit in Georgia as soon as possible: Atlanta Botanical Gardens. What a spectacular way to spend the afternoon, especially when you’re able to hit the Kendeda Canopy Walk and stroll through nature with a vantage point that normally only for the trees and the birds. Check it out.
If ever there was a time to visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens…it would be right about now.
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With spring in full swing, there are blossoming flowers and vibrant green plants all coming to life.
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But for those who are thinking about visiting the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, then you must take the Kendeda Canopy Walk.
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From 40-feet in the air, you can enjoy a birds-eye-view of Atlanta’s last remaining urban forest.
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You won’t find better views throughout the garden than the ones on this canopy walk.
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A perfect platform to stroll throughout the various gardens in the park, the Kendeda Canopy Walk extends 600-feet in length.
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Wander through the branches of the oak trees and the tulip poplars, winding through hickories as you take it all in.
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While it doesn’t matter which season you take to the canopy walk here, we’re partial to the springtime views.
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During your stroll, keep an eye out for the blossoming native azaleas, with over 13 species growing in the gardens.
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And the Cope’s Gray Tree Frog, which can be seen clinging to tree branches, or heard calling out during the spring and summer evenings.
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The 12-foot-wide concrete walkways seem like they are floating through the treetops, offering up uncanny views below.
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With different vantage points throughout the canopy walk and various places to stop and observe…
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…this is one outdoor experience in Georgia that you do not want to miss.
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If you’re ready to plan a stroll through the Kendeda Canopy Walk in Botanical Gardens, you can use the address below.
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1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3366
Otherwise, if you’re ready to get into some more natural adventures in Georgia this spring, take a look at The Ancient Forest In Georgia That’s Right Out Of A Storybook.
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