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This GA garden is the most beautiful in the state, HGTV says. Here’s where to find it

Earth Goddess at Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Atlanta, GA.
Earth Goddess at Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta Botanical Gardens website

A whimsical wonderland of blooming flowers, serene art and enchanting water features.

If you’re looking for some of the most beautiful gardens, HGTV just made a list of the best in each of the 50 states.

So, which one is the most beautiful in Georgia? Let’s see:

HGTV says this is the most beautiful garden in the state:

Atlanta Botanical Gardens

“Urban nature reaches new heights at this 30-acre downtown refuge, where visitors can stroll among the treetops on the Storza Woods canopy walk,” said HGTV writer Alexis Benveniste.

Earth Goddess at Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Atlanta, GA.
Earth Goddess at Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta Botanical Gardens website

“The garden’s Earth Goddess sculpture—a 25-foot living plant installation—has become Atlanta’s most photographed green icon.”

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens opened in 1976 and has been the host of conferences, concerts, light shows and more events for the whole family. Schedule your visit online.

Are there other gardens in Georgia?

Although Atlanta Botanical Gardens was named the most beautiful in Georgia, there are several other gorgeous ones to visit in Georgia:

Gibbs Gardens in Cherokee, County

Rock City Gardens in Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah, Georgia

Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia

Which Georgia garden do you think is the most beautiful in the state? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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This story was originally published September 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM with the headline "This GA garden is the most beautiful in the state, HGTV says. Here’s where to find it."

Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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