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Historic Gardens to visit in Augusta this April
Augusta, Maine, is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the state, and for good reason. When April rolls around, the best way to see Augusta in full flower is to visit one of its many gardens. Some historic gardens in Augusta are nearly as old as the city itself, and our real estate agents want to help you see them.
Augusta homes for sale are at the crossroads of more than half a dozen major gardens, including botanical gardens that showcase the best of our local area. There are also formal historic gardens that feature trees, bushes, shrubs, and flowers from all around the world, right in your backyard.
The Best Historic Gardens in Augusta for April 2026
Viles Arboretum – Augusta, ME
153 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Viles Arboretum is the largest and most famous free botanical garden in Augusta. With more than 200 acres of recreational trails, all of its facilities are 100% free to access. Although it is open year-round, April marks the busy season at Viles, as many of its flowers and trees are at their seasonal best.
Some upcoming events at Viles Arboretum include:
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Hop Into Spring
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Fruit Tree Grafting
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Lilac Festival
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Mr. Drew and His Animals Too
Blaine House – Augusta, ME
192 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Blaine House is a noteworthy historic home built in 1832 and has since become Maine's official governor's mansion. Although governors and their families still live here, it is also a public building you can visit and tour. One of the most memorable features of the home is the garden.
Augusta Nature Education Center – Augusta, ME
South Belfast Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
Augusta Nature Education Center was originally donated and cared for by founding members of the Augusta Nature Club, the oldest such organization in Augusta. The modern Nature Education Center opened in 1972. Today, it manages more than 115 acres of nature trail land. It is open every day of the year during daylight.
Capitol Park – Augusta, ME
33 Union Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Capitol Park is known as Maine's earliest designed landscape and occupies one of the most picturesque spaces in the city: It extends from the State House nearly to the shore of the Kennebec River. Abutting the State House on a total of 34 acres of land, its stand of elms includes many nearly as old as the park's 1827 founding.
Bicentennial Nature Park – Augusta, ME
48 Nature Park Road, Augusta, ME 04330
A seasonal park that opens from spring through summer, Bicentennial Nature Park stretches across nearly 30 acres of land on the shore of Three Cornered Pond. The pond itself covers about 180 acres and is one of the centerpieces of the China Regional Lakes. It is beloved for its summer fishing.
Wild Gardens of Acadia – Bar Harbor, ME
See website for location information
Found just two miles south of Bar Harbor at the Sieur de Monts Spring and Nature Center, Wild Gardens of Acadia is a part of Acadia National Park. Here, you can explore more than 400 native plant species, meticulously grouped into 13 distinct gardens that represent natural plant communities in the area.
Some of the highlights of Acadia National Park include:
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Cadillac Mountain
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Thunder Hole
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Great Long Pond
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Hiking
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Fishing
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Biking
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Wildlife Viewing
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Guided Tours
Augusta Is in Bloom This April
April is a terrific time to visit Augusta, and you may just find you want to stay. Contact us to learn more about local Augusta, ME real estate.