Viles Arboretum, Augusta

Name: Viles Arboretum
Address: 153 Hospital St, Augusta, 04330-0700, United States
Telephone: +1 207-626-7989

#7 among attractions in Augusta

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The Viles Arboretum 224 acres is a botanical garden and arboretum located in Augusta, Maine, United States, with 5 miles of trails, open year round without charge. The plant collection contains over 300 species or varieties of trees and shrubs. The forested portion of the Arboretum is a certified Tree Farm Demonstration Area containing many of Maine's native trees. ()

Elevation: 210 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°17'60"N, 69°45'50"W

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153 Hospital StAugusta 04330-0700 United States

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+1 207-626-7989

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Viles Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maine State House, The Blaine House, Old Fort Western, Maine State Museum.

1 miNW
Architecture, Library
Maine State House, Augusta
26 min walk • The Maine State House in Augusta, Maine, is the state capitol of the State of Maine. The building was completed in 1832, one year after Augusta became the capital of Maine.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
The Blaine House, Augusta
26 min walk • The Blaine House, also known as James G. Blaine House, is the official residence of the governor of Maine and their family. The executive mansion was officially declared the residence of the governor in 1919 with the name "Blaine House". It is located at Capitol and State streets in Augusta, across the street from the Maine State House.
1.2 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old Fort Western, Augusta
30 min walk • Fort Western is a former British colonial outpost at the head of navigation on the Kennebec River at modern Augusta, Maine, United States. It was built in 1754 during the French and Indian War, and is now a National Historic Landmark and local historic site owned by the city.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Maine State Museum, Augusta
26 min walk • The Maine State Museum is the official Maine government's museum and is located at 230 State Street, adjacent to the Maine State House, in Augusta. It collections focus on the state's pre-history, history, and natural science.
0.8 miNW
Garden, Park
Capitol Park, Augusta
22 min walk • Capitol Park is a state-owned public park in Maine's state capitol complex on the west side of Augusta, Maine.
0.9 miNW
Greek Revival architecture, Neighbourhood
Capitol Complex Historic District, Augusta
24 min walk • The Capitol Complex Historic District encompasses the principal historic elements of Maine's state administration complex at Capitol and State Streets in Augusta, Maine.
1.3 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Colonial Theater, Augusta
34 min walk • The Colonial Theater is a historic movie theater at 139 Water Street in downtown Augusta, Maine. Built in 1913 and rebuilt after a fire in 1926, it is a fine example of Beaux Arts architecture, with features presaging the Art Deco movement. It is the last surviving movie theater building in downtown Augusta.
1 miNW
Library
Maine State Library, Augusta
26 min walk • The Maine State Library is housed in the Cultural Building at the State House facility in Augusta, Maine along with the Maine State Museum and Maine State Archives.
1.1 miNW
Architecture, Romanesque architecture
Old Post Office, Augusta
29 min walk • The Old Post Office and Court House is a historic former federal government building at 295 Water Street in downtown Augusta, Maine. Built in 1886-1890, it is one of Maine's finest surviving examples of Romanesque Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
1.2 miN
Bridge
Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western, Augusta
32 min walk • The Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western is a bridge in Augusta, Maine, over the Kennebec River. It carries Cony Street from Downtown Augusta on the west side of the river to the east side near Old Fort Western.
1.2 miN
City hall
Former Augusta City Hall, Augusta
32 min walk • The Former Augusta City Hall is located at 1 Cony Street in Augusta, Maine. Built in 1895-96, it is a well-preserved local example of civic Renaissance Revival architecture, and served as Augusta's city hall until 1987.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Viles Arboretum open?

Viles Arboretum is open:

Monday 8 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4 pm
Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Viles Arboretum?

Nearby attractions include Augusta Mental Health Institute, Augusta (9 min walk), Gov. Samuel Cony House, Augusta (21 min walk), Capitol Park, Augusta (22 min walk), Capitol Complex Historic District, Augusta (24 min walk).