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Day Trip to The New England Botanic Gardens at Tower Hill (Featuring Limited-Time Botanical Tattoo Exhibit)

(5 Reviews)
  • From South Station
  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Time at Garden: 3.5 Hours
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🌸 Escape to 171 Acres of Blooming Beauty—No Car Needed

All-inclusive day trip from Boston with the Weekend Commutr Rail Pass , transportation, and a relaxing garden experience.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston, MA—a breathtaking 171-acre oasis filled with vibrant gardens, peaceful walking trails, and scenic views overlooking the Wachusett Reservoir.

This relaxing, self-guided day trip includes round-trip transportation from Boston, making it the easiest, most stress-free way to experience one of Massachusetts’ most stunning seasonal destinations.

Now Featuring: Limited-Time Exhibit

Botanical Tattoo Exhibit- Where nature meets needle.
Available April 11th-July 12th 2026 

Step into a one-of-a-kind exhibit that blends the beauty of the botanical world with the artistry of tattoo culture.

From delicate wildflowers and classic roses to lush ferns and bold tropical blooms, Botanical Tattoo showcases how plant life has inspired tattoo traditions across cultures for centuries.

Explore:

  • Striking photography of botanically inspired tattoos
  • Original floral flash designs by talented local artists
  • Stories of how plants symbolize love, resilience, remembrance, and identity

A visually stunning, thought-provoking experience you won’t see anywhere else. Included with general admission

SPECIAL EVENT: Botanical Tattoo Weekend: Departing May 3rd 2026

Join us for a celebration of botanically inspired art and ink in partnership with North Moon Tattoo. Get inked among the blooms or watch tattoo artistry unfold, browse a curated artisan market, and gain exclusive insight from celebrity artist talks on the craft and culture of tattooing. Whether you’re adding to your collection or simply soaking in the sights, this vibrant fusion of nature and ink is an experience you won’t want to miss.  Included with general admission.

What Your Day Looks Like

🚆 Easy Train from Boston:  Hop on the Commuter Rail from South Station—we’ll send you simple, step-by-step instructions.

🚐 Private Shuttle to the Botanic Garden –Arrive at Grafton Station and step into our shuttle—no Uber, no hassle.

🌸 Explore at Your Own Pace – Enjoy several hours to experience the gardens your way

🚐 Easy Return to Boston –We’ll bring you back to the station for a smooth, stress-free ride home.

To learn more about what’s blooming in the Spring in across the state check out our blog: Springtime Blooms in Massachusetts

What's Included

  • Weekend Commuter Rail PassValid all weekend on all Commuter Rail Lines
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to get to South Station & what train to take
  • New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Admission Ticket
  • Transportation from the outlying station to the activity and backNo need to find a rideshare, we've got you covered!
  • 3 hours 45 min to explore

What to Bring

  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Sunscreen

Getting to the New England Botanic Gardens at Tower Hill

Timing my vary based on the departure time you select

11:00am

Take the Worcester line train from South Station to the Grafton, MA stop

 

*Note* If you live off of the Back Bay stop, or any other stop along the way you may board the train at any point, you don’t need to board at South Station.

12:15pm

Arrival at Grafton Station, meet the van at the designated pick up area

12:45pm

Arrival at the gardens where you begin your guided tour

12:45-4:45p

Time on your own to explore

4:45pm

Makes your way back to the bus parked out front

5:22pm

Take the Worcester line train from Grafton back to Boston

6:45pm

Arrival into South Station

 

We will also send these details along via email with more information on how to navigate getting to/from South Station upon booking.

Your train tickets will be emailed to you 48 hours prior to departure. These tickets are valid all weekend and allow you to ride any commuter rail line train.

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Cynthia N

Solo Traveller

terrific experience and a wonderful day despite rains and wind at the New England Botanical Garden.
Train was fun and relaxing versus a long drive.
Will definitely try another Keolis adventure!

10/21/2025

Jeannie

Group Traveller

So much fun at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill!

09/01/2025

Nathaniel J

Group Traveller

This was self-guided, which is our preference, sonwe had a great time. The arrangements were well-communicated, delivered what was promised, and the Botanical Garden itself is truly wonderful. All very worth it. Moving forward, unless I missed it somewhere, I think a nice added touch would be to state the time the kitchen closes in the cafe. Since we’re so isolated for so long, food planning is a major component of this experience. We saw online that the cafe closed at 430pm…but when we arrived we were told the kitchen closed at 330p, leaving only a few grab and go items for purchase. As suggested, we had brought a decent amount of snacks, but were looking forward to eating something a bit more substantial at the cafe after all that walking and exploring

07/07/2025

Lynn R

Solo Traveller

It was a perfectly beautiful day. The gardens were lovely!
Thank you for setting up these day trips – I will look forward to doing another one!

04/20/2025

Jimmy

Solo Traveller

I toured the New England Botanical Gardens in Worcester with Keolis massAdventures on April 28th, the booking process easy and the provided information comprehensive. The tour was wonderful, with a knowledgeable guide and ample time to explore the gardens independently. Returning to the station was seamless, making the overall experience positive and convenient. I highly recommend booking a trip through Keolis massAdventures to visit this beautiful place.

04/28/2024