Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former home of John S. Phipps, his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps and their four children. Completed in 1906 by the …
Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former home of John S. Phipps, his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps and their four children. Completed in 1906 by the English designer, George A. Crawley, the magnificent Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 200 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes. Westbury House is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts from the more than fifty years of the family's residence.
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Aug 1, 2024
Fabulous gardens and the restored home Was gorgeous too! The Gardner’s/landscapers have done a beautiful job. Everything was pristine. I can’t recommend this gem enough. Absolutely worth the trip!!Full review by TravelJLF
Jul 10, 2024
This place is so beautiful and incredible: people are so friendly and helpful we loved the tour guides as well. Would definitely com back again and again.Full review by cathy j
Jun 22, 2024
A very relaxing and beautiful place to spend a day wandering around the gardens and admiring the estate. You can feel and sense how the very rich had made living so extravagant and grand.Full review by dyl008
Sorry, I looked up the rules on their website. NO BIKING or sports activities. What a waste of a pretty location. Besides why would you pay admission (general admission $12) when …
Sorry, I looked up the rules on their website. NO BIKING or sports activities. What a waste of a pretty location. Besides why would you pay admission (general admission $12) when you can go to so many other beautiful parks on Long Island. My picks are Eisenhower Park or Cedar Creek Park. They are both free for us Long Islanders. Enjoy your Spring! Hope this info helps:-)
Is it really worth the long line of cars to get into this Holiday Market ? We tried today and gave up.....
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You have not followed the Trip Advisor guidelines for posting an answer. Replies "should be OBJECTIVE and to the point." So instead I get a "lecture" from you on having patience and …
You have not followed the Trip Advisor guidelines for posting an answer. Replies "should be OBJECTIVE and to the point." So instead I get a "lecture" from you on having patience and also implied that I don't have a "good temperament" because I did not stay in a long line of cars and finally you call me a "Grinch" (mean-spirited person")....Name calling is not only bad manners but unnecessary and immature at any time. Merry Christmas.
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