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Best Botanical Gardens

From the world-class Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to hidden historic gems.

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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

New England's largest botanical garden, located in Boothbay. Famous for its giant wooden trolls and 'Gardens Aglow' in winter.

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Asticou Azalea Garden

A Japanese-style stroll garden in Northeast Harbor (Acadia) that is stunning in late May.

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Thuya Garden

Perched on a granite cliff overlooking Northeast Harbor, accessible via a terraced trail.

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McLaughlin Garden

A historic garden in South Paris famous for its massive collection of lilacs.

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