Explore Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Located near Boothbay Harbor on Maine’s mid-coast, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens cover more than 300 acres of carefully-tended flora. The manicured plants are beautifully designed and landscaped with greenhouses, lakes, native and exotic plants and walking trails. Its many gardens include a rhododendron garden, a dahlia garden, a meditation garden, a kitchen garden, and a sensory garden, among many more.

It can be said that visiting the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is one of the best things to do in Maine. This isn’t just a place for adults, either — a large children’s garden features adorable fairy houses that will delight kids and get them interested in the little sprites’ gardens. You can enjoy the gardens by taking a stroll along the paths and admiring the scattered sculptures by local artists.

There are also educational workshops and events on throughout the year for all ages. If you time your visit for winter, you’ll be able to enjoy the so-called Gardens Aglow, with the annual holiday lights display throughout the park. Kids will also love visiting the Native Butterfly and Moth House and learning about the busy pollinators at the Bee Exhibit.

Official site: https://www.mainegardens.org/

Address: 132 Botanical Gardens Dr, Boothbay, ME 04537, USA

Phone: 207-633-8000

Entrance fee: $9 for children ages 3 to 17, $16 for seniors, and $18 for adults

Google rating: 4.8/5.0