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Westbury Gardens

📍 71 Westbury Ave, Old Westbury, NY, USA
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Quick Facts

Location
USA, New York
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
2-3 hours
Address
71 Westbury Ave, Old Westbury, NY, USA
Coordinates
40.7581, -73.6157

Introduction

Old Westbury Gardens, in the village of Old Westbury in Nassau County on Long Island, is one of the best-preserved Gold Coast estate gardens. Financier John Shaffer Phipps built the estate in 1906 as a gift for his wife, with the Westbury House designed by English architect George Abraham Crawley in the style of Charles II England. The 200 acres of formal gardens include the Walled Garden, Lake Garden, Hydrangea Walk, Terrace Garden and Rose Garden, with planning support from famed landscape architect Pierre du Pont. Opened to the public in 1963 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a superb window into Long Island's Gilded Age grandeur and English garden artistry.

✨ Highlights

1
Westbury House
Charles II-style English country mansion with original furnishings and art
2
Walled Garden
Symmetrical geometric beds and sculpture pools, an English formal garden model
3
Lake Garden and Hydrangea Walk
Reflecting lake and a late-summer hydrangea arcade
4
Rose Garden and Terrace Garden
Hundreds of heritage and modern roses and a sunken terrace landscape
5
Gold Coast Heritage
A fully preserved Long Island Gilded Age estate with guided interpretation

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration：2-3 hours including house and gardens
→Transport：About 45 minutes from Manhattan via LIE; LIRR to Westbury plus taxi
→Facilities：Free parking, gift shop, tearoom and accessible paths
→Website：oldwestburygardens.org
→Opening Hours：Mid-April to end of October, Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00; November weekends
→Ticket Information：$12 adult, $10 senior, $8 student, under 6 free

💡 Tips

• May-June roses and July-August hydrangeas are the peak bloom windows
• House tour is included; visit the mansion first then the gardens
• Picnicking is allowed but bring a blanket; alcohol is prohibited
• The site hosts weddings; check for private weekend closures before visiting
• Pair with Planting Fields Arboretum and Sands Point Preserve for a Gold Coast tour

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Westbury Gardens?

Mid-April to end of October, Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00; November weekends

How much is the admission for Westbury Gardens?

$12 adult, $10 senior, $8 student, under 6 free

Any practical tips for visiting Westbury Gardens?

May-June roses and July-August hydrangeas are the peak bloom windows House tour is included; visit the mansion first then the gardens

How long should I spend at Westbury Gardens?

A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.

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