Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden

 From inside, you’d never know that this charming spot for bird-watching and reflection is tucked away in a bustling government office park. The 5-acre garden recreates various geographic features around the state, including a forest, a peninsula and a streamside. 

The barrier-free retreat was named in honor of one of Maryland’s first ladies, Mrs. J. Millard Tawes. The trickling ponds and intense fragrances go a long way to relieve stress.