Growing up, I wished I could sing a tune to get enchanting creatures to flock to me. Snow White and Cinderella made it look so easy. However, there is a place in Maryland where you can be surrounded by rare butterflies, and you can keep the singing to yourself. Check out the seasonal butterfly forest in Maryland that’s perfect for a family day trip. Bring your camera!
Brookside Gardens is a gorgeous destination located in Wheaton, Maryland. The outside gardens are perfect for strolling…
Flickr / Fred Dunn
…and there are also indoor exhibits and greenhouses to take in the flowery sights as well.
Flickr / John Brighenti
Spring is our favorite time of year to visit, for obvious reasons.
Flickr / Fred Schroeder
Spring is also the time of year when the annual Wings of Fancy live butterfly & caterpillar exhibit opens.
TripAdvisor / Elsa F
Be aware that there is a fee for this part of the gardens.
$8 ages 13+
$5 ages 3-12
Free ages 0-2
TripAdvisor / Marykay K
Step right in, where dozens of free-flying butterflies surround you.
montgomeryparks.org
You can refer to this display to see which varieties are featured the day you visit.
TripAdvisor / bala2803
Watch the butterflies eat a little something sweet…
montgomeryparks.org
…and don’t be surprised if one of them lands on you to say hello.
Flickr / Kendrick Hang
This is one Maryland attraction that you’ll want to bring your camera to. The sights, smells, and butterflies all combine to make this a magical experience.
Flickr / Dome Poon
The Wings of Fancy exhibit runs from Wednesday April 17th through Saturday September 22nd. Keep those dates in mind, and bring the family!
Flickr / Dome Poon
Address:
Flickr / Fred Dunn
Flickr / John Brighenti
Flickr / Fred Schroeder
TripAdvisor / Elsa F
TripAdvisor / Marykay K
montgomeryparks.org
TripAdvisor / bala2803
Flickr / Kendrick Hang
Flickr / Dome Poon
Brookside Gardens South Conservatory 1500 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902
Find more information about Brookside Gardens by visiting the official website.
For another cool animal encounter in Maryland, click here!
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
