đż From Boston & Portland | A Fairy-Tale Forest Oxygen Oasis
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | An Absolute Gem You Must Visit This Summer! đ Address: 105 Botanical Gdns Dr, Boothbay, ME 04537 This place is so therapeuticâI canât help but share the joy of this âoxygen therapyâ escape with you! đăTransportationă From Portland, ME: Itâs about a 1.5-hour drive. The scenery along the way is stunning, with cozy, healing small towns dotted throughout the route. From Boston: Approximately a 3-hour driveâperfect for a weekend getaway or a one-day trip! đăTicket Tipsă Adult Tickets: $29 if bought on-site, but only $25 if booked online in advanceâsave that extra cash for snacks or souvenirs! Student Discounts: Available with a valid student IDâdonât forget to bring it! Local Residents Perk: If you live nearby, consider getting a membership. It pays for itself after just two visits, and members also get access to exclusive events and discounts. đ¸ăGarden Guideă Free Highlights Tour: Every day at 11 AM! Join a volunteer (often a lovely grandma) to explore the garden while learning fun factsâgreat for both education and photo ops (they know all the best spots!). Seasonal Blooms: The garden transforms with each seasonâazaleas in spring, lilies in summer, and fiery maple leaves in autumn. Itâs a natural oxygen bar year-round! Rare Trees from China: Keep an eye out for some rare tree species imported from China. Wandering among them feels like taking a breath of fresh air in a Chinese forestâsuch a nice surprise! Weddings & Photoshoots: Wedding bookings are temporarily on hold, but the garden still welcomes personal photoshoots. Guides mentioned weddings might resume later, so stay tuned if youâre planning something special! đ§đ¨âđŠâđ§âđŚăFamily-Friendly Vibes (10/10!)ă Kidsâ Garden: Pure fun for little ones! Thereâs a reading nook, a planting experience area, climbing frames, a washboard, a clothesline, and even opportunities to interact with farm animalsâitâs like a forest playground made just for kids. Parent-Friendly Too: While the kids play, parents can unwindâhike the trails, sit on the grass, or just breathe in the floral scents. Itâs a win-win for the whole family! đ˛ăGiant Forest Guardians!ă Hidden Troll Sculptures: The garden is home to five huge wooden âTrollsââthink Nordic-style Groot! Handcrafted by a Danish artist, they were shipped from Europe and assembled on-site. Scavenger Hunt Fun: Each troll is hidden in a different corner of the garden. Hunting them down feels like a little adventureâsuper fun for both kids and adults! New Butterfly Garden (2025): A brand-new butterfly garden will open in summer 2025âIâm already planning my return visit to check it out đŚ! #BostonSurroundings #BostonDayTrips #Maine #MaineState #MaineTravel #NewEngland #NewEnglandRegion
