Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, Wellesley

Name: Wellesley College Botanic Gardens
Address: Wellesley, United States

#9 among attractions in Wellesley

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Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, Wellesley

Facts and practical information

The Wellesley College Botanic Gardens are botanical gardens located on the campus of Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The greenhouses and 22 acres of outdoor gardens include thousands of plants representing over 1,500 different taxa from more than 150 different plant families. ()

Elevation: 131 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°17'42"N, 71°18'14"W

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Day trips

Wellesley College Botanic Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley Congregational Church, Whitin Observatory, Wellesley College.

~1010 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley
5 min walk • The Davis Museum in Wellesley, Massachusetts is located on the Wellesley College campus. The college art collection was first displayed in the Farnsworth Art Building, founded in 1889. The museum in its present form opened in 1993 in a building designed by Rafael Moneo.
0.5 miE
Church
Wellesley Congregational Church, Wellesley
14 min walk • The Wellesley Congregational Church and Cemetery is a historic religious facility at 2 Central Street in the center of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The church is a brick Georgian Revival structure designed by Carrère and Hastings and built between 1918 and 1922.
~380 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Whitin Observatory, Wellesley
2 min walk • Whitin Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Wellesley College. Built in 1900, with additions in 1906, 1967, and 2010, it is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts and named after Wellesley College trustee Mrs.
~880 ftSW
Universities and schools
Wellesley College, Wellesley
5 min walk • Wellesley College is a private historically women's liberal arts college in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States.
0.7 miSE
42°17'10"N • 71°17'53"W
Nehoiden Golf Club, Wellesley
18 min walk • Golf
0.7 miE
Library
Wellesley Town Hall, Wellesley
18 min walk • Wellesley Town Hall is located at 525 Washington Street in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Occupying a prominent location in Hunnewell Park near the town's central business district, this Romanesque stone building was designed by Shaw & Hunnewell and built between 1881 and 1886.
0.7 miS
Park
H. H. Hunnewell estate, Wellesley
19 min walk • The H. H. Hunnewell estate in Wellesley, Massachusetts was the country home of H. H. Hunnewell, containing over 500 species of woody plants in 53 families.
~910 ftSW
42°17'37"N • 71°18'24"W
Jewett Art Gallery at Wellesley College, Wellesley
5 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wellesley College Botanic Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Whitin Observatory, Wellesley (2 min walk), Wellesley College, Wellesley (5 min walk), Jewett Art Gallery at Wellesley College, Wellesley (5 min walk), Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley (5 min walk).

How to get to Wellesley College Botanic Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wellesley College Botanic Gardens:

Train

Wellesley Square (13 min walk)