You might be surprised to know the reason. Why I visited Boothbay Botanical Gardens.

An aerial tour of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. See the 300-acre grounds, winding trails, and unique plant collections. This video provides a bird's-eye view of one of the largest botanical destinations in New England. You will see the manicured lawns, diverse plant collections, and the architectural elements of the facility, including the greenhouses and signature water features. Whether you are planning a trip to Maine or just appreciate landscape design, this overview highlights the scale of the property. Located in Boothbay, this Boothbay botanical garden serves as a major research facility and nature destination. The footage captures the surrounding forests and tidal shoreline, offering a perspective on how the grounds integrate with the natural coastal environment. This Maine travel guide style tour gives you a sense of the layout before you visit in person. WHAT TO KNOW? Regular 2026 season: May 1–October 18 HOURS : 9 AM–5 PM daily ADMITISSION: Adults $28; seniors/veterans $24; students $19; children 3–17 $12; under 3 free. Online tickets are $4 cheaper than on-site tickets. HIGHLIGHT: formal display gardens, the Children’s Garden, woodland and shoreland trails, the five giant Guardians of the Seeds trolls, and seasonal art installations. Café: Open during the regular season, with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Allow: I’d plan 3–5 hours if you want to see the gardens and hunt for the trolls; comfortable walking shoes are a good idea. Official Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens website If you're asking because you’re going there today, note that it is currently after the 5 PM closing time. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens officially opened to the public on June 13, 2007, after about 16 years of planning and development. The idea began in 1991, when a group of MidCoast Maine residents wanted to create a major public botanical garden for Maine. What is it about? Subscribe for weekly tours of Maine attractions, and let me know in the comments if you have visited the gardens during the summer season. #BoothbayBotanicalGardens #CoastalMaineBotanicalGardens #BoothbayHarbor #mainetravel #exploremaine #MaineGardens #BotanicalGardens #CoastalMaine #MaineTourism #gardentour #BeautifulGardens #natureloversparadise #travelvlog #TravelMaine #HiddenGemsMaine #MaineAttractions #newenglandtravel #NewEnglandGardens #gardenlovers #scenicplaces #ThingsToDoInMaine #MaineAdventure