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Mt. Cuba Center

Botanical garden

4.8(474 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m. Wed
Mt. Cuba Center

About

Woodland gardens at a 1930s manor house. Parkland at a Colonial Revival mansion, planted with native species & open in summer for tours.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Mt. Cuba Center:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, United States
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    Phone
    (302) 239-4244
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:10 a.m.–6 p.m.
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–6 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–6 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–6 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–6 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public washroom: Has public washroom
  • Washroom: Has washroom

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes

Parking

  • On-site parking: On-site parking

Nearby

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