Raleigh Parks has launched a new digital Story Map Tour of the Raleigh Rose Garden. This online feature allows individuals who cannot visit in person to explore the garden virtually.
This tap-and-scroll virtual experience promises to, not just showcase the Rose Garden in its full colorful glory, but also school you in a thing or two about the more than 65 varieties of roses it cradles. The platform is said to be user-friendly, aiming to seamlessly bring to life the same sensory experience one would get from an on-site visit. So go ahead and try to virtually sniff the roses—you won't be able to, but you might just learn what makes each bloom unique. Just don't expect to come out of it with green thumbs.
According to the City of Raleigh Parks announcement, the Rose Garden is "nestled beside the Raleigh Little Theatre" and has always been a crowd-pleaser among the locals. Now, with this initiative, Raleigh's floral gem isn't confined to geographical boundaries. Whether you're a resident or an international admirer, a walk through this virtual garden is just a few clicks away, rain or shine, day or night.
The Story Map tool is intuitive, designed to work like a charm on your desktop or mobile device, so you can easily get lost in the garden's digital version whenever the urge hits. Sure, it's a clever ploy to potentially increase actual visits, but let's not pretend we're above admiring nature through a screen from time to time. It's 2025, after all, and this is how we roll (and scroll, apparently).
So whether you're planning a visit or just in need of a quick floral fix, the Raleigh Rose Garden Story Map Tour is up and blossoming online. Visit raleighnc.gov to start your virtual garden tour today.
