9 Butterfly Gardens That Will Enchant Kids

The poet Robert Frost once called butterflies "flowers that fly," and these insects with wings as colorful and fragile as petals have a special place in many cultures. For example, the Russian word for butterfly can be traced to the word for grandmother. In China, two butterflies flying together symbolize love. And in many parts of the world, butterflies symbolize rebirth or resurrection.

For a day trip sure to enchant young and old alike, read on for our list of some of the most spectacular butterfly gardens across the country and see if one is near you.