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Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

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“Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum” Wcities.com
“Blithewold Mansion, Garden and Arboretum” PlanetWare.com
“Enjoy the earthly delights of gardens beyond your ken” Boston Globe (free registration required)
“Bringing back a larger-than-life garden on Narragansett Bay” Boston.com / Boston Globe
“Slices of paradise: gardens with mood and style” ExploreNewEngland.com / Boston Globe
“Go Fourth” ExploreNewEngland.com / Boston Globe
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Bristol
Traveller Description: A beautifully landscaped historic mansion overlooking Narragansett Bay.
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Attraction type: Historic home, Garden
Address: 101 Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-253-2707
Fax: 401-253-0412

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“Lovely Mansion and Gardens”
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5 of 5 stars
Ms.L
New England, USA
8 Aug 2008

I recently had the pleasure to visit Blithewold Mansion and Gardens. The self-guided tour was interesting and informative. I very much enjoyed being able to view the exhibits, rooms, and gardens at my own pace. Two very helpful ladies were available in the mansion to answer questions. Each provided interesting details about the Van Wickle family history and their home.... more

“Daffodil Days in April -- Lovely!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
sedum37
Boston, Massachusetts
17 Oct 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited Blithewold Mansion and Gardens in Bristol, RI during Daffodil Days this past April 2006. Daffodil Days is an event held each year at Blithewold for a 3 week period in April. What a lovely display of daffodils and spring flowering trees!!! Tens of thousands of daffodils of many varieties in bloom throughout the gardens. In addition to the... more

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Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Address

101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-253-2707 Fax: 401-253-0412