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Boasting spectacular views of Mount Wachusett and Wachusett Reservoir, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is year-round botanical garden located in Boylston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1986, the New England garden hosts a variety of unique plant collections and exhibitions.
The Frank L. Harrington Sr. Orchard has a stunning display of ancient apple varieties, while the Secret Garden is a romantic idyll that contains an intricate double pergola, a glassy garden pool and fountain, and elegant statuary. The gardens have a magnificent 18th century style orangerie, which is home to Tower Hill's primary wintertime displays that feature exquisite blooming bulbs and sub-tropical plant species, while the Italianate styled Systematic Garden is a one-of-a-kind educational experience.
Stop by the Stoddard Education and Visitors Center where you will find a theater with a visitor's orientation video, a fantastic horticultural library, and the ever-popular Twigs Cafe and Gift Shop.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston, MA 01505, Phone: 508-869-6111
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