Autumn's Colors at Longwood Gardens
Visitors can explore vibrant outdoor gardens featuring festive displays of pumpkins, gourds, and autumn foliage. In the historic conservatories, the Chrysanthemum Festival showcases specialty mums crafted into imaginative horticultural forms. Guests can also experience daytime and evening illuminated fountain performances at the Main Fountain Garden and watch miniature model trains travel along nearly 500 feet of track at the Garden Railway.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
October 2–November 1: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 am–6:00 pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 am–9:00 pm. November 2–15: Wednesday–Monday 10:00 am–5:00 pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
1906 offers full-service dining with advance reservations recommended, while The Café serves à-la-carte meals indoors or outdoors without reservations; both require timed Gardens admission or membership.
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Tips & Advice
- The gardens are closed on Tuesdays throughout the autumn season.
- Member reservations are required for visits on Fridays through Sundays after 3:00 pm.
- Advance reservations are recommended for full-service dining at 1906, though walk-ins are welcome at the Bar and Lounge.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Chrysanthemum Festival begins October 16.
- Timed tickets and member reservations are offered; members need reservations Fridays through Sundays after 3:00 pm through November 1.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dining options are available during the event?
Guests can enjoy full-service, garden-inspired dining at 1906 with advance reservations, or choose from an à la carte menu with indoor and outdoor seating at The Café without reservations.
What is featured in the outdoor harvest displays?
The outdoor gardens feature festive seasonal arrangements of pumpkins, gourds, and autumn blooms.
What is the Garden Railway?
The Garden Railway is a seasonal outdoor display featuring steam, diesel, electric, and specialty model train engines that navigate nearly 500 feet of track surrounded by textured foliage and seasonal plants.
What can visitors see at the Chrysanthemum Festival?
Held inside the historic conservatories, the festival features specialty chrysanthemum forms, bold color displays, and large-scale horticultural arrangements.
Do members need reservations to enter?
Yes, members need to make free advance reservations to visit on Fridays through Sundays after 3:00 pm.
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