Maine

Here is a list of gardens in Maine with descriptions and ratings. Enjoy!

Acadia National Park


Bar Harbor Maine. 04609 (207) 288-3338
48000 acres
Five Stars


National Park located on the coast of Maine, mostly on Mount Desert Island. The first National Park on the east coast of the United States, with coastal trails, bald granite peak vistas, coniferous forests, hiking trails, biking trails, carriage roads, 27 mile scenic driving route Ocean front beaches, ponds, highest mountain along the east coast at 1532 feet above sea level. 120 miles of hiking trails. National Park Service personnel conduct guided walks
Visitor Centers. Restaurant. Gift store. Educational Programs for all ages. Camping

Wild Gardens of Acadia


within Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Island (207) 288-3519
One acre
Three Stars


Garden representing a dozen of Maine's natural habitats: bird thicket,bog,brookside,coniferous woods, heath, marsh, meadow, mixed woods, mountainside, pond, roadside, and seaside. Maintained by Bar Harbor Garden Club. Open daily dawn to dusk, labeled paths in pine mulch Near Sieur de Monts Spring Nature Center which is open May to Oct. Exhibits.

Asticou Gardens


Route three, Northeast Harbor ME 04675
Three Stars


Designed over 50 years ago by Charles Savage, with interwoven paths, benchs, stone seats along water features, amidst verdant well maintained Japanese style plantings. Parking.

Thuja Gardens


Route three, Northeast Harbor ME 04675
Three Stars


Stairs from Route three wind up the granite cliffs to an overlook of Northeast Harbor. A splendid perennial garden, along with rhododendrons, ferns, conifers, moss covered cliffs give one a great summertime visit to this garden Parking across the street from garden.

Coastal Maine Botanic Garden


Barters Island Road, Boothbay, ME (207) 633-4333
248 acres
Four Stars


Botanic garden is located along the rocky coast of Maine and abounds with ocean front trails, stone paths, a fairy village, formal gardens, native forests, ferns, rose, kitchen and childrens gardens. A shuttle is available within the garden for assistance. The formal gardens are handicapped accessible.
Handicap Accessible. Shuttle. Memberships. Parking. Educational Programs. Gift Shops. Visitor Center. Cafe. Year-Round.