Arnold Arboretum
9 expert reviews
“The most famous collection of trees in America, an oasis.”
– Not For Tourists
"This 281-acre living laboratory is somewhat incongruously set in a dense urban area." Full review
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"Under a public/private partnership with Harvard University, the 265-acre Arnold Arboretum is planted with over 15,000 exotic trees and flowering shrubs." Full review
"Owned by Harvard and loved by all (adults, babies and dogs alike) it's a beautiful place year-round." Full review
"Walking through a wintry scene of ice-brushed treetops and white fields is a refreshing escape from cooped-up city blocks.
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"This 265-acre arboretum and research/educational facility is run by Harvard University and the Department of Parks and Recreation." Full review
"Founded in 1872 and administered by Harvard University, the historic arboretum designed by Frederick Law Olmsted is a great escape from the city." Full review
"Open to the public, this living collection of thousands of trees, shrubs, and woody vines is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and best documented of its kind in the world. " Full review
"Let’s start big picture here. A gorgeous 281-acre green space within Boston, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is the oldest public arboretum in North America (c. 1872) and the..." Full review