Arnold Arboretum, Sights and attractions, Boston
Photograph: Elan Fleisher | Arnold Arboretum

Review

Arnold Arboretum

5 out of 5 stars
  • Attractions | Parks and gardens
  • Jamaica Plain
  • Recommended
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Time Out says

One of the world’s leading centers for plant study, as well as a lovely place to take a stroll on a nice day, the Arboretum was established in 1872 and is administered by Harvard University. The 281-acre park setting was planned and designed in collaboration with Frederick Law Olmsted. (As a National Historic Landmark, it's one of the best preserved of Olmsted’s landscapes.) 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. In normal times, free guided tours are available on designated days throughout the year—check ahead for details.

Details

Address
125 Arborway
Boston
02130
Cross street:
Centre Street
Transport:
Orange Line to Forest Hills
Price:
Free
Opening hours:
Daily dawn-dusk

What’s on

Cherry Blossom Event at Arnold Arboretum

Japanese culture is in bloom among the Arnold Arboretum's beautiful cherry blossoms on April 19 with a great celebration. Beginning at 2 p.m., with performances from 3 p.m. through 4:15 p.m., there will be taiko drumming with Okaido New England, traditional Japanese dance by the Showa Boston Institute, Japanese games and calligraphy, family activities, as well as the opportunity to get the inside scoop on the Arboretum's own cherry collection from Assistant Curator Miles Sax. All performances take place on the grass, by the Bradley Rosaceous Collection, so bring your own blankets or lawn chairs.
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