4.5Prescott Park(706 reviews) - Historic and spectacular. Parks • Gardens
I don't know how anyone can be lackadaisical about this park. It's right on the waterfront and has fantastic views. There's an enclosed formal garden with brick walks, fountains, and beautiful trees as well as a nearby large public garden. There are several monuments and a few historic buildings. There's plenty of seating and shade, cool breezes, beautiful landscaping. It's an arts venue in the summer months with live music performances and plays. You can walk to it from downtown. You can board the gundalow from it for an afternoon or sunset harbor sail. It's beautiful any time of year, even in winter.See more..
4.5Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden(97 reviews) - If you are touring only one historic home, make it the Moffatt-Ladd House (1763) Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Gardens
Originally built for a wealthy merchant family, and later the residence of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, this splendid home features an elegant 18th-century garden, interesting carvings, and much of the original furniture. Guided tours of the house are available June 1 through mid-October, Monday-Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sundays 1-5pm. Tours last 45-60mins and are $8 for adults, $2.5 for children (6-12) and children under 6 are free. To tour the garden on your own is just $2 per person.See more..
4.5The Fells(91 reviews) - History, Nature And Art Combined Here At The Fells Gardens
We stumbled upon this beautiful place on a drive around Lake Sunapee. It's a combination of woodland nature trails, quirky and humorous sculptures, and a gorgeous estate - all gifted to the State of New Hampshire by the Hay family, the patriarch of which (John Hay) was quite an accomplished person. Since we visited on the day it opened, the wildflowers were not in bloom. But the trails and the grounds were still very enjoyable. A very peaceful, quiet place to enjoy nature. Can't wait to go back.See more..
4.5Fuller Gardens(66 reviews) - Beautiful well manicured gardens adjacent to the sea Gardens
Fuller Gardens is a turn of the century public botanical garden nestled along the coast of New Hampshire. The grounds were designed in the 1920's by noted landscape designer Arthur Shurtcleff and the Olmsted Brothers and commissioned by Alvan T. Fuller as an ornament to his summer estate. The Fuller Gardens features 1700 rose bushes, formal English perennial borders, annual displays, Japanese Garden and Conservatory. The Garden are located on the ocean and entirely wrapped in sculpted hedges. Open from 10-5:30 mid April through mid October.See more..
4.0Tarbin Gardens(49 reviews) - Little Piece of Heaven Gardens
Meandering paths, rainbows of color, tranquility and more... We all have summer places we consider “tradition”, and Tarbin Gardens is one of mine. When sitting on the bench, positioned by the pond, I cannot help appreciate the immense effort it must take to maintain such beauty. I’m very thankful this family has decided to share their little piece of heaven with the public. Whether you want to explore the entire property, including the barnyard, or prefer sitting and reflecting... you will feel very welcome to do either or both and you will never feel rushed (at least, that has been my experience).See more..
5.0Bedrock Gardens(45 reviews) - Sometimes less is more Saturday: Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
Bedrock Gardens is a private 20-acre garden notable for its horticulture, specimen plants, garden design, hardscape, and art. We open Mid-May, and close after Labor Day. Please note that we are open Tuesday thru Friday of the week, and only the first and third weekends of the month. Times are from 10-4. Check our website (bedrockgardens.org) for details.See more..
5.0Distant Hill Gardens(15 reviews) - Neature at it's Finest. Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail is an environmental and horticultural learning center dedicated to inspiring and empowering children and adults to cultivate an intimate connection to the natural world through education and observation. We hope visitors will leave with a better understanding of the vital connection between plants, animals, and humans, and how we can use Earth's resources in a way that strengthens and sustains those connections. Hours: Distant Hill Gardens is open to the public on select weekends from May to October, and for numerous educational workshops and talks throughout the year. We also offer guided tours for groups of any size by appointment, and self-guided tours by appointment or chance. Distant Hill Nature Trail is a mile-long wheelchair accessible gravel trail just east of the gardens. It is open daily dawn-to-dusk, free of charge. Trailhead parking is available, along with an information kiosk. Check our website for details & directionsSee more..
4.0The Reflection Garden & Labyrinth(9 reviews) - Love this Labyrinth! Spent < 1 hour Gardens Knowing my passion for walking labyrinths, my sister, who lives in the area, brought me here. It's beautiful! Easily accessible & the landscaping around it lend to its serenity. A huge thank you to the people who created it - they have created a masterpiece!See more..
4.5Celia Thaxter's Garden(8 reviews) - Celia Thaxter's Garden - Appledore Island, Isles of Shoals Spent More than 3 hours Gardens
Step back in time, and experience the unique beauty of Celia Thaxter's Island Garden! Restored and maintained by the Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island in the Isles of Shoals, the garden is accessible to the public during pre-arranged Garden Tours each summer (June-August, see website for dates). The tour includes time in the flower garden - perfect for avid horticulturalists! - as well as a walkabout to view and learn about the numerous historic sites on Appledore Island. The island's rich cultural history dates back to the late-19th and early-20th centuries, when it was home to the Appledore House Hotel. The current island garden is an accurate recreation of the garden that Celia Thaxter documented in her book, "An Island Garden." Thaxter was a renowned poet, author, gardener, and daughter to the hotel's founder. Celia Thaxter's Garden Tour participants (34 people per tour) will be transported to and from beautiful Appledore Island aboard the vessel "R/V Gulf Challenger." Passengers should plan to meet the vessel at the Judd Gregg Marine Research Complex adjacent to the US Coast Guard Station on New Castle Island (5 minutes from downtown, Portsmouth, NH). Limited, free parking is available at the New Castle dock location. A gourmet, buffet lunch is included during the tour. Dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated.See more..
5.0Nathan's Garden(5 reviews) - Lovely place to quietly collect your thoughts. Spent < 1 hour Gardens
This garden was created in the loving memory of Nathan Hall. It is a beautiful place to sit and not think about the outside world.See more..
While shopping in Dover, I passed by the Joe B. Parks Riverwalk and Garden. It was covered in snow but very scenic on a sunny day of bright blue sky and warming temperatures. In the spring and fall, the gardens are gorgeous.See more..
5.0Cider Hill(1 review) - Love their hostas! Gardens A commercial display garden.See more..
Northcote(0 review) Gardens Restored home with large formal gardens of artist Stephen Parrish.See more..
Mastlands(0 review) Gardens • Art Museums Museum dedicated to the works of Cornish Art Colony artists.See more..
