Fuller Gardens 10 Willow Avenue, off of Rte. 1A
On this property was once the former summer residence of Massachusetts's Gov. Alvan Fuller.
It's now one of the last working formal estate gardens of the early 20th century. Designed in the Colonial Revival style on a 2 1/2 acre plot,
the Gardens are in bloom throughout the season. The season begins with the extensive tulip display in early May, followed by the Japanese Garden and other late spring flowering shrubs and bulbs. The two thousand rose bushes start their season long bloom in late June-early July and continue through October.
. The Gardens are open from mid-May to mid October, seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and also host a series of horticultural and educational event throughout the season.
Little Boar's Head Historic District Parts of Atlantic Ave., Chapel Rd., Ocean Blvd., Sea Rd., and Willow Ave.
Private residences. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Route 1A
Travel the coastal, wavy road of Route 1A through Rye, North Hampton and Hampton and you'll see many elegant, Victorian era summer mansions.
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