Maine Things To Do’s Jessa Steinman visits Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay…..

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The miles of fern, moss, and flower beds give visitors a taste of Maine’s botanical wildlife at its best. The botanical gardens in Boothbay provide a popular spot for artists who wish to paint or sketch Maine’s botany, as well as families or couples looking to spend a day lost within a maze of therapeutic trails which include a meditation section, gnome houses, and waterfront views.  There is little to worry about amongst the soothing gardens located in the coastal Maine port of Boothbay.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is currently completing the new Alfond Children’s Garden equipped with a gazebo and elegant flower beds next to the visitor’s center. Visiting Coastal Maine Botanical Garden’s is an ideal activity which brings one into the heart of beautiful scenic locales on the coast of Maine.

Not only are the gardens located in one of the friendliest vacation spots in Maine, the staff at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are cheerful and very helpful to visitors who are strolling the acres of forest and flowers. Golf carts are available to shuttle one between gardens, the visitor center, and parking lots. The visitors’ center also has a quaint art gallery and tasty café.

While your in Boothbay check out the numerous lobster shacks and seafood restaurants that can be found for those looking for that taste of Maine’s seafood.

Boothbay is truly a beautiful place to be during the Maine summer. Residents are welcoming and proud. The drive into Boothbay allows one the opportunity to wander through numerous garage sales, flea markets, and artisan shops which have numerous antiques and trinkets of all kinds. The culture of coastal Maine shows an appreciation for artwork, the ocean, and beauty of the surrounding wildlife, all of which are deeply rooted in Boothbay and its attractions.

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www.mainegardens.org

Hours

207/633-4333

Prices Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children ages 5-17, $25 family