Stop and smell the roses at one of the largest public free-entry rose gardens in the U.S., a lovely 13-acre oasis in Columbus, Ohio, home to over 12,000 blooms.

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If navigating the nearly 5-acre park seems overwhelming, volunteers lead daily free tours at 1 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend. Meet the guide at the Rose Garden store 10 minutes prior.