Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Among the trees and around the lake are historic buildings, including Queen Anne Cottage, built in 1885–1886. Its name refers to an architectural style, not to a home occupied by Queen Anne. I had only two hours here and would happily allow half a day for an u

Unlike many other botanical gardens I have visited worldwide, this place is unique because of its wildness. It's not sharp and knit – the opposite, you feel like you are in the wild with extensive areas of trees and vegetation arranged by continents and climatic zones.

In the center of the garden, there is a big lake with ducks and gooses. Lots of peacocks and squirrels are running all over.

It's is a charming place, so peaceful and relaxing – exactly what I needed after three days of museums in Los Angeles.