Green Animals Topiary Gardens

380 Corys Ln, Rhode Island 02871 USA

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Reasonable

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Opens Fri 10a

Independent
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not Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

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“oldest & most northern topiary garden in the United States”

It is a small country estate in Portsmouth was purchased in 1872 by Thomas E. Brayton (1844-1939), Treasurer of the Union Cotton Manufacturing Company in Fall River, Massachusetts. It consisted of seven acres of land, a white clapboard summer residence, farm outbuildings, a pasture and a vegetable garden. Green Animals is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. In addition, Green Animals remains as a rare example of a self-sufficient estate combining formal topiaries, vegetable and herb gardens, orchards and a Victorian house overlooking Narragansett Bay.

Reviewed by
Brittany K.

October 01, 2023

If you're in Newport and planning to visit any of the mansions, make sure you include the Topiary Garden in your plans. I had originally purchased a duo ticket for the Breakers & Marble House. On... Read more

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Corkie B.

August 20, 2023

If you love gardens this place is MAGICAL. We go every year and it's always a little different with whatever annuals they planted that year. Our kids love the topiaries and there are many to... Read more

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Stephanie T.

October 02, 2023

Green Animals Topiary Gardens is located in Portsmouth, RI and overlooks Narragansett Bay. My friend and I went in August 2023. Tickets were $25.00 and it was very easy to purchase the tickets... Read more

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