Whether you want to enjoy some nature, grow your own food, or just relax with a frosé and a nice view, rooftop gardens are some of the best places to hang out in crowded U.S. cities. So, while you’re hunting for your next apartment for rent, don’t forget to look up rooftop gardens in your area as well!

Rooftop gardens are not only beautiful and relaxing but also beneficial for the environment and for your well-being. They can help reduce heat, improve air quality and provide a natural habitat for birds and insects. Plus, they can give you a chance to grow your own food, flowers, or herbs, or just enjoy some greenery and fresh air.

While rooftop gardens are becoming more popular across the U.S., some cities have more to offer than others. With summer fast approaching, we put together a list of U.S. cities with some of the best rooftop gardens.

The City That Never Sleeps has rooftop gardens that never disappoint

New York City may be known for its skyscrapers and concrete jungle, but it also has plenty of whimsical rooftop gardens with stunning views and delicious food. For example, Gallow Green at the McKittrick Hotel in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood is a rooftop restaurant and lounge that features lush plants, fairy lights, and live music.

You can also find rooftop gardens at public buildings such as the Brooklyn Grange, which is the world’s largest soil-based rooftop farm, or the New York Public Library, which has a hidden garden on the fifth floor.

The Rainy City has some sunny spots on its rooftops

Even though Seattle has a reputation for being rainy and cloudy, it still boasts some of the most beautiful rooftop gardens in the nation. One of them is the hidden green gem at the Fourth and Madison Building. Here you can enjoy different types of foliage at different times of the year, as well as a pond and fountain.

Another option is The Cobb, a charming apartment building at the corner of Fourth Avenue and University Street. Its hidden secret is a rooftop garden that is smaller than most but still offers a nice view of the city. You can relax among the plants and flowers while admiring the architecture of the building.

The Bay Area’s hidden gem for rooftop gardens

It’s true that Oakland is not as famous as its neighbor San Francisco, but the bright side of the Bay does have some impressive rooftop gardens of its own. One of them is the Kaiser Center Roof Garden on top of the Kaiser Center in Oakland. This veritable urban park boasting a three-acre roof garden was the world’s largest when it opened in 1960.

You can also check out the Lake Merritt Plaza building, which has a rooftop garden with native plants and sculptures. Another option is the rooftop garden at The Uptown Apartments, an upscale residential complex in the heart of Oakland.

The Eco-Friendly City with a passion for rooftop gardening

Portland’s reputation for being eco-friendly and hipster is reflected in its rooftop gardens. The city has many community gardens and nurseries where you can learn about gardening and get involved. It also has a mild climate that allows for year-round gardening.

Some examples of rooftop gardens in Portland are the Ecotrust Building, which has a green roof with solar panels and rainwater harvesting. For foodies, Noble Rot is more than just a cool wine bar and restaurant in Portland. It also has a rooftop garden with vegetables, herbs and flowers that supplies most of the ingredients for the seasonal food menu.

The Mile High City that loves low-maintenance rooftop gardens

Denver may not seem like an ideal place for rooftop gardens, given its high altitude and dry climate, but it actually has some advantages. The city gets plenty of sunshine and has low humidity, which is ideal for growing plants that need less water, such as succulents and herbs.

One of the best rooftop gardens in the Denver area is Grow & Garden, a former automotive shop that was transformed into a restaurant, coffee shop and urban garden. There’s also a hydroponic farm that produces fresh and local food and you can shop for artisanal goods and food essentials at the on-site market.

And, if you’re a foodie who’s also into research, the Colorado State University System’s Terra — a 60,000-square-foot building dedicated to food and agriculture research — is worth a visit. Terra is one of three buildings (along with Vida and Hydro) where you’ll get the chance to see scientists at work. It features R&D labs, test kitchens, classrooms and a living wall with 1,600 plants, as well as a rooftop greenhouse.