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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Barters Island Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
207-633-4333
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Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Boothbay
Type: Gardens, Trails
Owner description: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a natural wonder on 250 acres of shorefront in mid-coast Maine. Strolling through spectacular ornamental gardens... more » Owner description: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a natural wonder on 250 acres of shorefront in mid-coast Maine. Strolling through spectacular ornamental gardens and traversing miles of waterfront and woodland trails, visitors are delighted by the beautiful plantings, impressive stonework, waterfalls and fountains, and scenic views. It’s no wonder the Gardens have been hailed as one of Maine’s top three attractions. The Gardens are open 9-5 year-round, with a much-praised café and gift shop open seasonally. A visit at any time is a memorable experience. « less
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Ft. Myers, Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

As a gardener I really appreciate a richly planted, well planned garden with lots of labels so I can "try this at home". I was amazed at how much was blooming at the end of May, and how full the planting beds were already. Also enjoyed walking the trails. I have never seen such an array of blooming ladyslipper orchids,... More

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Columbia, Maryland
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19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Absolutely beautiful. Easy grounds to walk and incredible scenery. There are about 1.5 miles of trails and they could be walked in an hour or so, but we ended up spending almost 3 hrs. Take your time and enjoy an afternoon of zen in a beautiful place. For those who might have trouble walking the whole place, there are shuttles... More

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New Hampshire
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

My wife has been dragging me to various gardens for over 40 years. I enthusiastically rate this the best of all. A superb example of landscape architecture. Go on a rainy, misty day! Lovely and uncrowded. Nice cafe too, with good micro-brew selection.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The gardens were beautiful! They were expansive and we only saw about half of the grounds. The children's garden was the best we've seen. Our son (2) could have spent all day there if we hadn't dragged him to other parts of the garden. We had lunch at the cafe and the food was good. This was a great stop... More

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Merrimack, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

A bit of wild, a bit of formal gardens. Nice gift shop. Discounts for seniors or AAA members. Golf carts for those who cannot walk far. Although we were too early for lunch, the menu in the cafe looked good.

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Greenville, South Carolina
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

If you enjoy visiting gardens you're in for a treat. Unfortunately I wasn't feeling very good so didn't get to stay as long as I wanted. They do have large golf carts to help you get around if you get tired of walking. Locals told us the restaurant was very good but we weren't ready to eat. The people working... More

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We visited the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on a rainy day in June. Despite the weather, we really enjoyed our visit. Parking is ample and there are little shuttles that are here and there - offering rides whenever you need them. Sometimes the shuttles take a while to show up, but the drivers are very nice and will help you... More

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Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

My friend and I spent 4 hours here. The rhododendrons were in full bloom. Absolutely amazing! you have to visit at different times of the season if you are a plant addict like we are. It was a relaxing day as we wander among the many gardens. The paths take you down to the shore, through a meditation garden, rose... More

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Readfield, Maine, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

We went here on free Maine day. We thought it was an okay place to go but wished it would have more flowers. besides that my son had fun,

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Los Angeles
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Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We visited yesterday and this place is stunning! I asked one of the staff how many employees and volunteers help out there and was amazed at how great the Garden looks with a small group of people working. And, we really enjoyed the nice touch of having not one but three golf cart type vehicles stop and ask if we... More

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