Viles Arboretum
A 224-acre arboretum in Augusta with cultivated gardens, orchards and about six miles of trails. Entry is free and the grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Botanical garden · Boothbay, ME
Botanical garden of more than 300 acres in Boothbay with a butterfly house, children's garden and rhododendron and perennial gardens. Adults pay $28; the Gardens close at 5 p.m.

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105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay, ME 04537
Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.
Visitor notice when checked: Regular season ends October 1. The Gardens then reopen for the ticketed Gardens Aglow evenings from November 14 to January 2. Check the garden’s current notices.
Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source
For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.
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Not a garden recommendation.
Buildings and central gardens are ADA compliant. Wheelchairs are free to borrow; electric scooters rent for $18 (nonmembers).
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