CSU Fort Collins Flower Trial Gardens
Jessica Hughes
September 3, 2026
The CSU Flower Trial Gardens are one of Fort Collins’ most underrated attractions. And it’s free to visit.
gardens & green spaces
Explore the best gardens to visit, small town parks, botanical gardens, and secret gardens around the world. Small Town Stops digs deep to uncover the green spaces, historic gardens, scenic walking paths, and nature-filled destinations.
Red Hills Desert Garden
Caitlin Wiedenmann
July 2, 2026
A xeriscaped botanical garden in Southern Utah, connecting to local trails and stellar views.
Chapungu Sculpture Park
Jessica Hughes
June 25, 2026
One of Colorado’s most unique sculpture collections can be seen at the Chapungu Sculpture Park—the largest art center in the United States devoted to Zimbabwe’s stone sculptures.
Benson Sculpture Garden
Jessica Hughes
June 25, 2026
Stop and see why this outdoor sculpture park has made Loveland, Colorado the capital of sculpture art.
