Experts' Choice Award Heritage Museums & Gardens
What the experts agree on
Consensus favorites: 100 acres of gorgeous gardens (rhododendrons in spring), plus an antique car collection in a round Shaker-style barn, folk art, and a vintage 1908 carousel—something for all ages.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Fun for kids and adults alike, the 100-acre Heritage Museums & Gardens sports a superb vintage automobile collection in a Shaker-style round barn, an authentic 1908 carousel." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This impeccably maintained park (30.7ha) includes three museums and an expansive rhododendron garden. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "There's something for everyone here: stroll the 100 acres of gardens, check out collections of antique cars and folk art, ride on a vintage carousel." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Car fanatics will drool over the Josiah K. Lilly III Antique Automobile Collection...art aficionados can browse the eclectic collection of American folk art...there are more than 100 acres of gardens" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Visitors can also roam the Heritage Museums & Gardens, home to more than 100 acres of manicured gardens, along with a historic carousel and an American automobile collection featuring antique cars in pristine condition"
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Travel + Leisure "Visitors get to come and experience all the fruits of his labor with the spectacular summer blooms...there's also a vintage car museum, an American folk art area"
Frommer's "The showpiece of this property will always be the grounds, rolling acres perfect for a stroll, particularly in the spring when the rhododendrons are in bloom, a riot of blooms in all possible shades." Full review
Fodor's "These 100 beautifully landscaped acres overlooking the upper end of Shawme Pond are one of the region's top draws" Full review
National Geographic
