Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor

Name: Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Address: Ann Arbor, United States

#5 among attractions in Ann Arbor

Botanical garden, Museum, Top attraction

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The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens includes botanical gardens, natural areas with trails, and several research-quality habitats. The conservatory is popular year round. The public entrance is at 1800 North Dixboro Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The grounds are open every day, but trails are not maintained in the winter. The conservatory, garden store, and lobby are open 7 days a week: Mon. Tues. and Thurs. - Sun. 10:00 am–4:30 pm; Wednesdays 10 am-8 pm. The building complex is only closed on three holidays a year. The institution's main web site with updated information is Matthaei Botanical Gardens. ()

Coordinates: 42°16'53"N, 83°43'24"W

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Matthaei Botanical Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yost Ice Arena, Nickels Arcade, Michigan Theater, Hill Auditorium.

1.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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The Diag, Ann Arbor
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0.9 miW
Cinema, Theater
State Theater, Ann Arbor
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0.7 miNE
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Which popular attractions are close to Matthaei Botanical Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor (5 min walk), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (6 min walk), Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor (8 min walk), Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ann Arbor (11 min walk).

How to get to Matthaei Botanical Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Matthaei Botanical Gardens:

Bus

University Hospital • Lines: 23A, 23B, 63, 92, Commuter South (8 min walk)
Geddes + Ridgeway • Lines: 64 (11 min walk)

Train

Ann Arbor (29 min walk)