Alice Abel Arboretum, Lincoln

#53 among attractions in Lincoln

Botanical garden, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Alice Abel Arboretum is a 25 acres arboretum located at 5000 St. Paul Street on the campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. ()

Coordinates: 40°50'20"N, 96°39'2"W

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University PlaceLincoln United States

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Day trips

Alice Abel Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MoPac Trail, International Quilt Museum, Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum, Maxwell Arboretum.

1.2 miSE
Hiking, Trail, Hiking trail
MoPac Trail, Lincoln
31 min walk • The MoPac Trail is a rail trail in Nebraska. It is a bicycling, equestrian, and walking trail built on an abandoned Missouri Pacific Railroad corridor that runs for 26 miles from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Wabash, Nebraska.
1.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
International Quilt Museum, Lincoln
36 min walk • The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska is the home of the largest known public collection of quilts in the world. Also known as Quilt House, the current facility opened in 2008.
1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum, Lincoln
27 min walk • The Lester F. Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum is a historical facility located on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
1 miSW
Park
Maxwell Arboretum, Lincoln
27 min walk • The Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum is a 5-acre arboretum and botanical garden located on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. The arboretum began more than 50 years ago when Earl G. Maxwell began to plant trees on the campus.
1.5 miNE
40°51'21"N • 96°38'2"W
Havelock Neighborhood Association, Lincoln
38 min walk • Park
~1790 ftNW
Neoclassical architecture
St. Charles Apartments, Lincoln
9 min walk • St. Charles Apartments is a historic apartment building in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1923-1924 by William Henry Seng, and designed in the Classical Revival style. Seng owned the building until 1938, and he died in 1958.
0.9 miNE
40°50'41"N • 96°38'9"W
Easterday Recreation Center, Lincoln
23 min walk • Park
~300 ftE
Universities and schools
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln
2 min walk • Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private Methodist-affiliated university in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was founded in 1887 by Nebraska Methodists. As of 2017, it has approximately 2,100 students including 1,500 full-time students and 300 faculty and staff. The school teaches in the tradition of a liberal arts college education.
~1550 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Abel Stadium, Lincoln
8 min walk • Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private Methodist-affiliated university in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was founded in 1887 by Nebraska Methodists. As of 2017, it has approximately 2,100 students including 1,500 full-time students and 300 faculty and staff.
0.9 miSW
Universities and schools
UNMC College of Dentistry, Lincoln
24 min walk • The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry is located on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. The College offers degrees in Doctor of Dental Surgery and Registered Dental Hygienist.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln
20 min walk • The University of Nebraska College of Law is one of the professional graduate schools of University of Nebraska system. It was founded in 1888 and became part of University of Nebraska in 1891.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alice Abel Arboretum?

Nearby attractions include Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln (2 min walk), St. Charles Apartments, Lincoln (9 min walk), University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln (20 min walk), Easterday Recreation Center, Lincoln (23 min walk).