Long Hill Reservation in Beverly is a gorgeous natural gem filled with blooming flowers and winding paths. A visit here will make you feel like you’ve wandered into a patch of heaven. From sweeping lawns to shady nooks where you can lose yourself in a book or the beauty of nature, this place has it all. As one of the most beautiful places in Massachusetts, here’s why this underrated park deserves your attention.
If you love discovering pretty places in Massachusetts, located in Beverly, Long Hill Reservation is a beautiful garden park you should explore.
The scenery here is the perfect blend of manicured and lushly wild.
The reservation is a former family retreat that dates back to 1916.
The gardens are designed so as to provide "outdoor rooms" for relaxing and soaking up the beauty of the estate.
With over two miles of landscaped trails to explore, you won’t run out of lovely sights to see.
There’s also a picturesque pagoda where you can stop to relax.
You can admire bright, blooming cherry trees and bunches of Japanese peonies.
The plants along the trails are helpfully labeled so you’ll know what you’re admiring.
The gardens are flanked by more than 100 acres of apple orchards, meadows, and woodland.
Don’t forget to stroll through the rose arbor and tulip patches. During the warm season, the garden is awash in pink and blue forget-me-nots.
The Long Hill Reservation is truly a little corner of heaven, and one of the most beautiful gardens in Massachusetts.
Long Hill Reservation, one of the most beautiful places in Massachusetts, is located at 572 Essex Street, in Beverly. You can explore this lovely estate year-round, with tours offered in the spring, summer, and fall. You can find out more on The Trustees website.
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