University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington

Name: University of Kentucky Arboretum
Address: Lexington, United States

#28 among attractions in Lexington

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University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington

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The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 40 hectares or 100 acres, is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year. The Arboretum hosts 18 tree species native to Kentucky, as well as 80 other native Kentucky plant species. In total, the Arboretum contains more than 1,200 native species. ()

Created: 1991Elevation: 988 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°1'60"N, 84°30'0"W

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University of Kentucky Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Coliseum, Cliff Hagan Stadium, Kentucky Theater, Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum.

0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
11 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington
11 min walk • Cliff Hagan Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Cliff Hagan Stadium or better known to Kentucky Wildcat baseball fans as “The Cliff” is on the Southwest side of the University’s campus, two blocks away from Kroger Field.
0.8 miN
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
21 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
~0 ftN
Park
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington
1 min walk • The Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum 4 acres is a non-profit arboretum located at the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.'s State Headquarters, 616 Pleasant Street, Paris, Kentucky. The Arboretum is open to the public, sunrise to sunset, free of charge.
0.9 miN
Music venue, Nightlife
The Dame, Lexington
25 min walk • The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.
0.9 miN
Church
Central Christian Church, Lexington
24 min walk • The Central Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church at 207 E. Short Street, and an active congregation of the Christian Church.
~480 ftSW
Library
William T. Young Library, Lexington
3 min walk • The William T. Young Library is located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fundraising efforts with a donation of $5 million.
~1610 ftN
Museum, Art museum
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington
8 min walk • The University of Kentucky Art Museum is an art museum in Lexington, Kentucky. The collection includes European and American artwork ranging from Old Masters to contemporary, as well as a selection of Non-Western objects.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
Memorial Hall, Lexington
11 min walk • Memorial Hall located at 610 South Limestone Street is a prominent building on the campus of the University of Kentucky. It is approximately 17,012 square feet and 130 feet tall.The building's construction was funded by donations and individual contributions over a ten-year...
0.8 miNE
Church
First African Baptist Church, Lexington
22 min walk • First African Baptist Church is a historic church at 264-272 E. Short Street in Lexington, Kentucky. The congregation was founded c. 1790 by Peter Durrett and his wife, slaves who came to Kentucky with their master, Rev.
1.1 miNE
38°2'46"N • 84°29'21"W
Lyric Theater & Cultural Arts Center, Lexington
27 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Auditorium

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Kentucky Arboretum?

Nearby attractions include Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington (1 min walk), William T. Young Library, Lexington (3 min walk), University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington (8 min walk), Margaret I. King Library, Lexington (8 min walk).

How to get to University of Kentucky Arboretum by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Kentucky Arboretum:

Bus

unknown - Woodland @ Columbia Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (3 min walk)
200 - Woodland @ Columbia Inbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (3 min walk)