There’s something rejuvenating about taking a casual stroll through a peaceful garden. When everything is in bloom and everywhere you look is just a sea of color, well, it’s one of life’s simple pleasures. There’s one particular garden hiding in northeastern Louisiana that’s one of the most delightful hidden gems in the state, and you’ll never want to leave. Let’s take a closer look.

Once the home of Joseph A Biedenharn, the Biedenharn Museum is one of the most fascinating museums in northeastern Louisiana.

SomeGuy Ueber/Google Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca-Cola built the home in 1914, and today you can walk through the space, catching a glimpse at what this family’s life was like.

One of the most popular attractions of this museum is the Coke museum.

Jesper/Google Opened in 2008, the Biedenharn Museum showcases two exhibit rooms full of Coca-Cola items including vintage signs and even an authentic Model-T delivery truck.

Of course, the gardens are a huge draw to the museum as well.

Michael Jenkins/Google The Elsong Gardens are positively enchanting.

The perfectly manicured English garden was designed with several overall themes you’ll encounter along your walk.

Michael Jenkins/Google This includes the Four Seasons Garden, an Oriental Garden, and the Musical Grotto.

Thousands of plants are nestled along the landscape.

The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens of Monroe/Facebook No matter what time of year you visit, something is sure to be in bloom.

The benches peppered throughout are perfect for indulging yourself in a sea of emerald greens and listening to the sounds of the fountain.

The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens of Monroe/Facebook On a beautiful day, it’s easy to get lost in thought when the views are this mesmerizing.

Inside the Conservatory, you’ll find even more luscious plants.

The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens of Monroe/Facebook You’ll encounter thousands of tropical and semi-tropical plants here, all while listening to soothing background music.

The gardens will open on May 28, 2020, so mark your calendars!

The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens of Monroe/Facebook The Coke Museum will open on June 25, 2020.

For more information, be sure to check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook.

SomeGuy Ueber/Google

Biedenharn, the first bottler of Coca-Cola built the home in 1914, and today you can walk through the space, catching a glimpse at what this family’s life was like.

Jesper/Google

Opened in 2008, the Biedenharn Museum showcases two exhibit rooms full of Coca-Cola items including vintage signs and even an authentic Model-T delivery truck.

Michael Jenkins/Google

The Elsong Gardens are positively enchanting.

This includes the Four Seasons Garden, an Oriental Garden, and the Musical Grotto.

The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens of Monroe/Facebook

No matter what time of year you visit, something is sure to be in bloom.

On a beautiful day, it’s easy to get lost in thought when the views are this mesmerizing.

You’ll encounter thousands of tropical and semi-tropical plants here, all while listening to soothing background music.

The Coke Museum will open on June 25, 2020.

Have you ever visited the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens? Let us know in the comments below!

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Address: Biedenharn Museum & Garden, 2006 Riverside Dr, Monroe, LA 71201, USA