A quick hop over from Dow Gardens, discover Dahlia Hill's eight terraces — bursting with 3,000 dahlias of over 300 varieties! Visit for free — dawn to dusk, July to October — and see all 19 different dahlia petal types, sprinkled in with impressive sculpture on display.

Netsled within Bay City's waterfront Veterans Memorial Park, experience the Kantzler Memorial Arboretum. Enjoy 12 acres of well-maintained plantings — and a stretch of scenic Riverwalk that spans the full length of the park!

With botanical beds, babbling fountains, and gorgeous bronze sculptures, spend time enjoying the outdoor sculpture garden at Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum. And with more than 200 works by "America's public sculptor" just inside — save plenty of time to soak it all in!

Tucked along the banks of Lake Linton, discover delicate Japanese gardens considered among the most authentic in North America! Wander past the bamboo gates to weeping cherry blossoms and tranquil water features — and reserve a Traditional Tea Ceremony to complete the serenely beautiful experience.

Centered around a sparkling pool and fountain complete with sculpture by Marshall M. Fredericks, this manicured rose garden includes more than 200 rose bushes, alongside flowering shrubs, trees, and plants. Watch for annual garden-centered events like the Art & Garden Festival or Jazz in the Garden!

Dedicated in honor of Frankenmuth's German sister city, Gunzenhausen, the Memorial Park Rose Garden offers a secluded, picturesque setting where you can stop to smell the roses — or picnic on its expertly groomed lawns!