Charlotte Rhoades Butterfly Park — Attraction in Southwest Harbor

A lovely spot in the Southwest Harbor. This was on on our way to the Bass Harbor Lighthouse/Ship Harbor trail in Acadia (the drive took us right by). So glad to have found this incredibly beautiful spot!

The gardens are just gorgeous! We visited in early September. Among the many plants in bloom were zinnia, cosmo, sedum, salvia, echinacea, phlox, marigold & much more. Each plant is clearly labeled with the name/variety. They do a wonderful job keeping the gardens and property pristine. We saw several butterflies, which was lovely!

Beyond the butterflies and flowers is a beautiful grassy park area with benches and picnic tabes — it wonderful view of the water. A great place for a picnic or to just sit and relax among the beauty of the flowers and view.

There is no cost to visit, but a suggested...

This garden is such a lovely place to visit with bright colorful flowers and plants with their botanical names displayed next to them. The lawn is nicely mowed and they even have a swing set and slide for kids 6 years and under in the garden overlooking the ocean. There are places to sit and chill and while there is no fee for entry, they accept monetary donations of ur choice in a bin at the entry pavilion. On a bright sunny 🌞 day, this is place you should definitely stop to checkout...

Loved this place so much. Small garden but beautiful. The entrance is clearly marked and there is parking lot attached. Plenty of places to sit down and enjoy the view. There are picnic benches and a small playset for kids. They have volunteer programs and also information center in covered area. Lots of flowers in bloom and tons of butterflies. There is no entrance fee, a suggested donation of $5...