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Ladew Topiary Gardens

3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, MD 21111
410-557-9570
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Monkton
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites
Activities: Walking, Hiking
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Conowingo, MD
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

My husband and I have been crowing about this place for years! It is a large semi-organized garden on a large estate in Monkton, Maryland. The manor house is on the property and is worth the tour. But the gardens are the main attraction. They meander over the 22 acres, arranged in little "themes", such as "The Berry Garden", "The... More

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Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

First time visitor but it won't be our last. The manor house tour was great. Harvey Ladew was a quirky guy but the house was beautiful. The best part was the gardens. WOW! Topiary sculptures were only a small part of the beautiful gardens. It even had its own Garden of Eden. Try to find Adam and Eve and look... More

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Damascus, Maryland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Ladew Gardens is a fun place to visit. The gardens are really a series of uniquely themed gardens featuring many different kinds of plants, flowers and trees. Each season brings new species to life. The topiararies are fun to see and add special interest to the gardens. This is a place for adults and children too. On our recent visit,... More

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Cockeysville, Maryland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

I loved Ladew it is absolutely beautyful! I recommend that you check it out today!!! More

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Baltimore
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Take a tour of the house, very interesting artifacts and stories, then stroll the grounds and have a picnic. They also have concerts in the summer. More

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MD
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

This is a great place for a picnic and to sit back and enjoy the tunes. More

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maryland
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

Beautiful gardens. Our kids had plenty of fun exploring all of the different area. Their favorite was the huge Koi pond. There's a restaurant on site w/ limited food (not alot of choices for picky kids though) More

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Timonium, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

The perfect place for walking and taking pictures! More

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Towson, Maryland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

Take a picnic and later enjoy the music. Schedule of events should be online. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

The grounds are beautiful. I would endorse particularly strongly the summer concerts held in the gardens. It is extremely restful and relaxing. You can take dinner and some wine. It's a great evening. More

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