It was cold and dreary but not yet raining during our recent visit to Longwood Gardens. They were dressed for the holidays and celebrating in so many different ways – indoors, outdoors, up in the trees, floating in the water, lighted fountains dancing to holiday tunes, local choral group singing and trains zizzing around outdoor tracks.
The theme is wings. Here are some inside highlights.
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| Red, pink and white poinsettias |
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| Roses and more |
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| A succulent wreath and others inside a warm and humid room. |
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| Red wings and red and white flowers |
Anthurium, dusty miller and more
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| Hand-cut paper feathers adorn the far viewed alcove |
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| Lots of different wings |
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| More flowers and decorations |
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| Lots of white |
Much more on display. Even on dreary days this is a good bet. Indoors is weather-neutral and outdoors is best enjoyed in the dark.
Before you go, Longwood now uses timed admission tickets. These are required and a limited number of tickets are available for each time slot. Take care of this online and you'll whoosh through the entrance. Otherwise you'll be in a long line negotiating when you can actually get in.
Once you are in, you can leave and return if you remember to get your hand stamped upon exit.
We opted for 3 PM. We took in some of the outdoor displays such as the train and some of the outdoor trees. We had time for a light meal in the Terrace Café. (Be warned! We went on a Monday, the non-peak times. We were told it is crowded, crowded, crowded in the café and the 1906 restaurant may have seating but be prepared for this to be your big-ticket meal for the outing.)
Check out more about Longwood Garden and their Longwood Christmas displays and upcoming ones such as the Orchid Extravaganza.
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