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. Here’s why this underrated park deserves your attention.
Located in Beverly, Long Hill Reservation is a beautiful garden park.
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The scenery here is the perfect blend of manicured and lushly wild.
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The reservation is a former family retreat that dates back to 1916.
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The gardens are designed so as to provide “outdoor rooms” for relaxing and soaking up the beauty of the estate.
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With over two miles of landscaped trails to explore, you won’t run out of lovely sights to see.
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There’s also a picturesque pagoda where you can stop to relax.
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You can admire bright, blooming cherry trees and bunches of Japanese peonies.
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The plants along the trails are helpfully labeled so you’ll know what you’re admiring.
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The gardens are flanked by more than 100 acres of apple orchards, meadows and woodland.
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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.
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The Long Hill Reservation is truly a little corner of heaven.
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You can explore this lovely estate year-round, with tours offered in the spring, summer and fall. For more amazing state parks, check out our curated list.
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Long Hill Reservation
572 Essex Street, Beverly
Beverly, MA
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