Ready for an education in local botany? University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley should make your list of places to visit, located 1.9 mi (3 km) from central Berkeley. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Tilden Regional Park and Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden, both nearby.