We stopped here during one of our visits to Acadia. It was o.k., but it was my least favorite place in all of Acadia. There were a lot of plants, so I suppose if youre into that sort of thing, you may enjoy it more than I did.There was a nice, plank/boarded walkway allowing for an easy stroll through the woods. There was a gift shop or something there, but it was closed, so I dont know if that would have improved my experience here or not. Overall, not bad, but there are many other things to do that are more suited for my taste.

Quite a small garden, we looked at many plants and read the signs and such but still took us under 1h. Most people just walk through... so, I suppose it can take even shorter. I have learn many different types of ferns there. Nicely cared for and there is a pretty, very flat marsh walk just by it. Though, be prepared. A lot of mosquitoes!!! We also saw two deers on that walk.

This place is incredible! Easily my favorite place to visit in the whole park. Beautifully manicured garden, and everything here is native and usually labelled. Turned out to be very helpful to have pics of many of the plants from the gardens as we did some hiking in the park. I cant wait to visit again.

A great place to learn the flora of Acadia. Flowers, plants and trees are in the 13 appropriate habitats that can be found throughout the park. All labeled and some with QR codes to learn event more. Great childrens activities and knowledgeable staff. In the park but managed by a mighty group of volunteers on the Wild Gardens of Acadia committee and made possible by Friends of Acadia.

The garden path was lovely, showcasing a lot of the different flora in the park. The major draw for me in the area was the trails, though! We went on a guided bird watch hike, keeping an ear and an eye open for birds as we went. This is a fantastic area to see Red Eye Vireos, Turkey Vultures, and plenty of warblers and Gold Finches. We even were lucky enough to see an American Bittern land in a swamp area, a first sighting for the area! Make sure to call and reserve a spot if you want to join on the bird watch - information available on the National Parks Service website.

Nice place with the natural wild flowers of Maine. It is kinda short, so most people are do e with the walk in about 15 to 30 minutes.

This is a really neat garden maintained by volunteers. Cool walk with a lot of flowers and plants. There is a creek that travels through it and plenty of seating within. This is ok for small light walks. Beautiful and well-marked plants. The shuttle runs from here in the summer.

Took the Emery trail to the Dorr Mtn. summit. Its just enough to get the heart pumping but not too difficult.

The Wild Gardens of Acadia is inside Acadia National Park. This was one of our stops while on a tour of the park. This was our second stop, which we had about 20 minutes to explore. Our visit here was on October 2, 2019.There is a nature center at the entrance to the Wild Gardens of Acadia. Inside, there are staff to help answer any questions, as well as visual displays of the history and future of the area. There is an emphasis of climate change in some of the exhibits in there as well. Definitely take some time to stop in here.It was time to explore the gardens. The weather was overcast with temperatures in the low 50s as a cold front had just passed through the area that morning. Even though the sun wasnt out, there were some great views to be had here. There were many different native flora throughout the gardens. There was some fall color, but it was too early for the full effect of the fall colors.While exploring the gardens, there were lots of different views to be had. There was not enough time to really take in everything here on this visit, but what was seen was beautiful. Areas were broken out and noted the type of flora that could be seen in each section of the gardens. There are quite a few paths that you can go through here as well. There are some good water views here as well, including a pond. Im not sure if it had to do with the weather, but there werent any animals or creatures out during my brief visit here.Overall, this was a beautiful place to visit. Before coming here, some others online said that it wasnt worth visiting. I totally disagree with that. This was a great place to visit and see the local native species here in their natural habitat. Time got away from me while visiting. If we had a longer time here, I would have definitely continued to explore longer. If your travels take you through Acadia National Park, coming here with your camera is definitely a must. The scenery alone is worth it.

If you’re into your botanicals then ensure you stop here. There are multiple habitats stocked and labelled with many plant species. We were there in July 2018 and they had clearly had a disastrous winter with once in 25 and the 50 year events. There were even reports of people skating on the ice on what used to be carefully tended plants. That said the volunteers were working hard to help the garden recover.Even if you have young ones this is a good stop in Acadia national park because they have a junior botanist scavenger hunt for them to do.

Nice display & walk of the local fauna native to the area.

It was covered in leaves only cause of what time of year it is but if I had gone in like May it probably would have been beautiful, but it was still enjoyable

We were pleasantly surprised to find this. It was fun to do the scavenger hunt with our 6 year old and discovered the names of some of the native plants that I recognized but never learned the name. I had a lot of fun!

Wonderful staff and great to learn and sort out your pines, junipers, spruce, and hemlocks.

Beautiful area.

Small but nice collection of flora depicting the local growth .

So nice to see the different plants from all the micro climates of Mt Desert Island

Modest native garden that looks a bit unkempt. Kids will enjoy bounding through for a few minutes in advance of attending the nearby Wild Things family program. Otherwise not worth a dedicated stop.

Beautifully done gardens. We visited in September. Id love to visit again in June to see a different season.

An abundance of nature at this place with access to several trails nearby.

Great, beautiful small garden. Good for all ages. Informative about the local habitat. No cost and generally open.

Showcases different types of plants and ferns that grow in these mountain.

So small, so quaint, so beautiful, so well curated. See this on your first trip, but especially see it the second time around. Such a unique treat and a richly varied accumulation of plant life.

Very beautiful but a lot smaller than I expected. I recommend you go a week or so after Labor Day and during the week. If you do during peak season, youll find it way too crowded to really enjoy the peace its meant to inspire.

Excellent small garden.

Good representation of Acadia through a small garden!! Or call this a cheat sheet.A must visit place before you go sightseeing of Acadia. Every tree and Bush you would see all around the mountains and valleys is sampled here.I understood the flora and fauna of this rich habitat better while hiking.

A must place to see. Highest mountain on Eastern seaboard & you can drive to the very top. Great hiking trails with great scenery & spectacular views.

Even in winter its absolutely beautiful

This was a great stop with our young kids. We all enjoyed seeing the plants that are native to the Acadia area separated into different habitats. (Bog, mountain, roadside, oceanside, brook, pond...).

Beautiful gardens with named plants placed in sections based on where they grow (bog, forest, etc). Well done!

Easy walk. Lots of benches. Good variety : bog, roadside , meadow.

The gardens are wonderful place to stop, though you cannot take your dogs into the garden itself. To make things worse if you go there in the summer, there are several blueberry bushes in the garden is well, loaded with perfect berries and a sign that says please do not pick the blueberries. Its almost cruel.There are also public bathrooms right off of the parking lot, which its really convenient. Its a great place to park if your want to hike the Jessup trail, or go over to the Tarn and do Kirk Detrichs climb.

We really enjoyed the Jessup path with the fall colors.

Always wondered what trees and vegetation I am seeing in new England. You will see many of the local species nicely organized and named. Enjoyed strolling down this shaded botanical garden. Worth spending an hour here if plants interest you.

I love stopping here after hiking, especially during the fall with the colorful leaves. Maybe one day I will remember the names of all the plants marked along the paths and scenic points.

You wanna know what beauty is? Visit here. And you will know.

This was cool, but not as cool as I expected based on other reviews. They have many trails here from easy to hard to looked fun. We opted for easy based on our group and time restrictions.

Really enjoyed how each terrain was captured in the garden with clear labels providing each plants name

Look nice, however we were to early in the season to appreciate and see flowers (second week of May)

Interesting place even in the fall.

Great for parents with kids. The trail is easy and very relaxing. We were able to spot couple of deers as well. You can even take stroller.

Perfect spot for anyone who wants to work on their plant identification or simply appreciates a beautifully maintained and well stocked garden. Plenty of benches and shade make for a nice stop in a day of hiking.

So beautiful its beyond words. Must visit!

A plant lovers paradise.all species labeled. In mid July not much was blooming but still pretty and well kept.

Interesting, well laid out

So amazingly kept! The restoration work was fantastic and quick.

Lovely stroll

Worker/volunteers were very happy to assist in the garden, still had a few days work to get it ready, but Im sure it will be real nice

This was the gem of the park besides the natural beauty and scenery. Very informative and well thought out and staffed with rangers/staff who could answer all your questions about the native plants and their roles in the ecosystem within the park. Dont pass this up!

Yellow Lady Slippers and brughtcred columbine are in bloom, bluettes too! A few white violets! Still awaiting more blooms. More signs need to be placed to teach me the names of local flora.

Great place for the kids!

None of the plants were in bloom mid June. Maybe it was out of season, idk.

A surprisingly pretty and well designed garden, which effortlessly presents all the vegetation you may encounter in Acadia NP. Also, a great place to rest when hiking down from Dorr Mountain

Decent collection of local plants but pretty small.

So incredibly beautiful. Close to nature center and Abbe Mueseum Trailside Museum, both highly recommended!

Awesome place

The garden showcases many varieties of Maine wildflowers, Shrubs and Trees. Must visit place for all gardeners who love flowers and blooms

Love this little nook of Acadia.

Absolutely Beautiful!!! Even more so in the fall

Hard to surpass the natural beauty of the Acadia region, but this place manages it. The varieties of plants they had were not uncommon (astilbe, day lillies, zinnias, etc), but they are beautiful nonetheless. I got loads of great photos, too. Entrance fee is a voluntary $5. The driveway to the garden is very narrow, so I wouldnt try driving anything bigger than an SUV.

Beautiful.

Ladies shoe orchid

Very nice nature walk.

Beautiful quiet spot in the park.

Niceky kept gardens

Beautiful area!

Unique, and fun for kids to explore!

Dont miss when on the island. Very well done.

While the garden was bad in fall, the Jesup Path was the highlight of the trip. Must visit place.

Small but beautiful garden

A must see!

Great place to visit.

A place to be during falls

Loses a star because the scientific names arent italicized.

Went twice. Great!

Wonderful woods

Beautiful!

Beautiful

Very tiny walkway gardens.

Beautiful place

Fun

See receive 7/6

Right off of and before Jordans Path.

Beautiful.

Great!

Lots of ferns