H. H. Hunnewell estate, Wellesley

Name: H. H. Hunnewell estate
Address: Wellesley, United States

#10 among attractions in Wellesley

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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. The estate remains in the family, and includes the first topiary garden in the United States, featuring intricate geometrically clipped native Eastern white pine and Eastern arborvitae. A collection of specialty greenhouses feature over 1,000 plant species. The estate has been cared for by six generations of the Hunnewell family. ()

Elevation: 148 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°17'6"N, 71°18'25"W

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H. H. Hunnewell estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley Congregational Church, Natick Historical Society and Museum, Whitin Observatory.

0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum
Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley
16 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.
1 miNE
Church
Wellesley Congregational Church, Wellesley
26 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.
1 miSW
42°16'20"N • 71°18'55"W
Natick Historical Society and Museum, Natick
25 min walk • Museum
0.7 miN
Observatories and planetariums
Whitin Observatory, Wellesley
19 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.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools
Wellesley College, Wellesley
15 min walk • Wellesley College is a private historically women's liberal arts college in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States.
0.5 miE
42°17'10"N • 71°17'53"W
Nehoiden Golf Club, Wellesley
12 min walk • Golf
1.2 miNE
Library
Wellesley Town Hall, Wellesley
31 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 miN
Park
Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, Wellesley
19 min walk • The Wellesley College Botanic Gardens are botanical gardens located on the campus of Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
0.6 miN
42°17'37"N • 71°18'24"W
Jewett Art Gallery at Wellesley College, Wellesley
15 min walk • Museum
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
John Eliot Historic District, Natick
26 min walk • The John Eliot Historic District encompasses what was the historic early village center of Natick, Massachusetts. Now the heart of the village of South Natick, it now exhibits a diversity of architecture from the 18th to early 20th centuries, laid out along historic 17th-century colonial routes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to H. H. Hunnewell estate?

Nearby attractions include Wellesley College, Wellesley (15 min walk), Jewett Art Gallery at Wellesley College, Wellesley (15 min walk), Davis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley (16 min walk), Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, Wellesley (19 min walk).

How to get to H. H. Hunnewell estate by public transport?

The nearest stations to H. H. Hunnewell estate:

Train

Wellesley Square (27 min walk)