The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, a must see destination, encompass 250 acres of shore front on the mid-coast. The gardens feature spectacular ornamental gardens and miles of waterfront and woodland trails meandering by beautiful plantings, impressive stonework, waterfalls, fountains and scenic views.
Image from the Botanical Garden’s Facebook page
Besides a children’s garden that includes a maze and a daily story time, children and adults will enjoy their Maine Fairy House Festival from Friday August 3 to 5, which will have all kinds of activities, live performances, a fairy tea, Gnome games, a Great Bubble Machine, a fairy house village and crafts.
Image taken from the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ facebook page
The gardens, at Barters Island Road, in Boothbay, are open 9am to 5pm year round, with a café and gift shop open seasonally. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors age 65 and over and $6 for children ages 3 to 14 (free for children under age 3). Admission is free on Friday, May 11, which is National Public Gardens Day. For more information visit http://www.mainegardens.org or call 207-633-2366.
Boothbay Harbor is 93 miles north of the Falls , a two hour drive, but a little longer in mid-season!
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