Road Trip Idea-Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Opens Next Week

This is the perfect way to spend a sunny day in Maine!

The time of the year to make outdoor plans is here! The Pine Tree State, offers up so many different ideas for road trips that people of all ages can enjoy.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, located in Boothbay, Maine, features over 270 acres of stunning gardens, including a variety of plants native to Maine.

Their gardens feature vibrant blooms, tranquil water features and scenic walking trails. Visitors can enjoy seasonal events, art exhibits and educational programs.

They will start the 2025 season, when they open their doors, on Thursday, May 1st, and will remian open through October.

Know before you go:

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are open daily, from 9am to 5pm, with last admission at 4pm

How much are tickets?

Adults: $25 online ($29 in-person)
Seniors & Veterans: $21 online ($25 in-person)
Students (18+ with Student ID): $16 online or in-person
Children (3-17): $9 online ($13 in-person)
Children under 3:Free

Tours & Events

• Accessible Cart Tours: Explore the gardens on a guided cart tour, available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from May 1 to October 19, with multiple time slots.
• Highlights Tours: A daily hour-long tour of the central gardens, meeting on the Great Lawn at 11 am from May 1 to October 19.
• Forest Therapy Walk & Tea: Experience the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy/forest bathing, to deepen your connection with nature.
• Member Photography Club: Capture the beauty of the gardens with fellow members every other Thursday.
• Garden Classes and Workshops

There is plenty more to see and do, so check out their website for summer events and schedules.