The Best Sight in Ventnor, The South

Laid out over 22 acres, these gardens contain more than 3,500 species of trees, plants, and shrubs. Thanks to a unique microclimate, subtropical flora from the Mediterranean, Antipodes, and South Africa flourish outdoors, with 272 varieties in bloom on New Year's Day. The impressive greenhouse includes banana trees and a waterfall; a café and children's playground; a gift shop selling plants and seeds; and a visitor center that puts the gardens into context. You can stay overnight on the grounds, in a three-bedroom Victorian cottage, in one of two luxury cabins, or in a small lodge. All lodgings include admission and after-hours access to the gardens.