Botanical GardenNear Me

Gardens in the Providence area.

Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Providence, Rhode Island. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Providence city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.

13 gardens

Within 50 miles of central Providence. Checked September 28, 2026.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Boston, MA37 mi from central ProvidenceArboretum

A 281-acre tree and shrub collection of over 15,000 accessioned plants, open daily at no charge. The visitor center keeps shorter hours than the grounds.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

Blithewold Mansion Gardens & Arboretum

Bristol, RI14 mi from central ProvidenceArboretum · Display garden

A 33-acre estate on Narragansett Bay in Bristol with a 45-room mansion, gardens and an arboretum. General admission covers the mansion and grounds and is paid at the Welcome Center.

Adults $22See admission detailsPlan a visit

Connecticut College Arboretum

New London, CT47 mi from central ProvidenceArboretum · Native plant garden

A 750-acre college arboretum in New London with a native plant collection, the Caroline Black Garden and a greenhouse. Open daily sunrise to sunset, free.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

Garden in the Woods

Framingham, MA36 mi from central ProvidenceBotanical garden · Native plant garden

Native Plant Trust garden in Framingham with more than 1,000 New England native species on 45 acres. Adult admission is $18, and the main path is a one-mile loop.

Adults $18Private tours must be booked at least three weeks in advance.Plan a visit

Green Animals Topiary Garden

Portsmouth, RI17 mi from central ProvidenceDisplay garden

Closed for the 2026 season (official notice, checked September 28, 2026). The normal schedule and booking details on this page do not apply until the garden reopens.

Temporarily closedClosed for the 2026 seasonPlan a visit

Heritage Museums & Gardens

Sandwich, MA47 mi from central ProvidenceDisplay garden

Sandwich, Massachusetts site with rhododendron, hydrangea and daylily gardens plus museums. Adult admission is $26 and online tickets are encouraged.

Adults $26; youth $16Online tickets are strongly encouraged; tickets are date-specific.Plan a visit

Mary May Binney Wakefield Arboretum

Milton, MA32 mi from central ProvidenceArboretum

Milton arboretum with formal gardens, orchards, woodland and wetland on about 22 acres. Kousa dogwoods flower in June; open weekdays for a suggested $5 donation.

Suggested donation $5See admission detailsPlan a visit

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

Boylston, MA40 mi from central ProvidenceBotanical garden

Botanic garden with conservatories, formal and woodland gardens and trails in Boylston. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; timed advance tickets are recommended on busy days.

Adults $24–$26Tickets can usually be bought at the door; advance reservation strongly recommended on busy days.Plan a visit

Polly Hill Arboretum

West Tisbury, MA48 mi from central ProvidenceArboretum

Arboretum on Martha's Vineyard with azaleas, stewartias, magnolias and other trees and shrubs. Grounds are open sunrise to sunset; adults pay $10 from May to October.

Adults $10 (May-Oct)See admission detailsPlan a visit

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Providence, RI4 mi from central ProvidenceBotanical garden · Conservatory

A city-run botanical center in Providence with greenhouses and outdoor gardens including a rose maze, native plant meadow and edible forest. Open Tuesday to Sunday; tickets are paid.

Adults $5Pre-registration is strongly suggested for all visitors, including members.Plan a visit

The Garden at Elm Bank

Wellesley, MA32 mi from central ProvidenceDisplay garden

Garden run by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley, with historic and modern landscapes and seasonal plantings. Open April to November; paid entry.

Adults $14; youth $5Timed tickets are required during special events and festivals.Plan a visit

Wellesley College Botanic Gardens

Wellesley, MA33 mi from central ProvidenceBotanical garden · Conservatory

Public garden on the Wellesley College campus with 22 acres of outdoor gardens and the Global Flora Conservatory. Admission is free and student-led tours run during open hours.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

Wilcox Park

Westerly, RI37 mi from central ProvidenceArboretum

Park beside Westerly Library with specimen trees; master gardeners lead walking tours of the trees. Park is open daily from dawn to 9 pm.

Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit

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These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.

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