Guided Tour of Blithewold Mansion Gardens and Arboretum

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  Rhode Island  :  Bristol  :  Attraction Tickets

Tour Guides tell the story of the Van Wickle/McKee family, the original owners of this beautiful seaside garden estate, while Visitors enjoy breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and see the Mansion decorated just as it was when the family lived there!Docents tell the story of the Van Wickle/McKee family, the original owners of this beautiful seaside garden estate. Visitors experience breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay and see the Mansion decorated with original furnishings just as it was when the family lived here. The guided tour continues through the grounds where visitor's may enjoy the magnificent trees and a variety of colorful gardens, including the elegant Rose Garden, the whimsical Bosquet, and the mystical Bamboo Grove, which demonstrate Blithewold's prominence in horticulture.

This tour concludes on Blithewold's North West Porch with a relaxing discussion offering you the opportunity to ask questions while sipping complimentary iced tea.