H.P. Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens

3100 Swann Dr
Baltimore, MD 21217

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Estimated Number of Palms

25+

	Tier 1 — World-Class Palm Destinations Gardens where palms are a defining feature of the landscape or collection. These locations offer some of the most immersive and diverse palm experiences in the world.
	Tier 2 — Major Palm Collections Gardens with strong and intentional palm displays, often as part of broader tropical or botanical collections. Palms are a featured and memorable part of the visit.
	Tier 3 — Palms in Context Gardens where palms are present within the collection, often in conservatories or climate-controlled environments, or as part of a wider range of plant displays. Many Tier 3 gardens offer exceptional botanical experiences overall, even when palms are not a primary focus.

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Historic H.P. Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore Featuring Tropical Palms and Victorian Glasshouse Displays

Nestled within Baltimore's historic Druid Hill Park, the H.P. Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens is one of the oldest surviving glass conservatories in the United States. Its magnificent Victorian-era Palm House, completed in 1888, showcases towering tropical palms beneath an elegant glass-and-iron dome, offering visitors a chance to experience a lush rainforest environment year-round. Beyond the Palm House, the conservatory features additional tropical, Mediterranean, desert, and orchid collections, making it one of the Mid-Atlantic's premier indoor botanical destinations.

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H.P. Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens

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Historic H.P. Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore Featuring Tropical Palms and Victorian Glasshouse Displays

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