Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore
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Scott Arboretum is an arboretum coterminous with the campus of and operated by Swarthmore College. It is open to the public daily without charge. The arboretum was established and endowed by the Scott family in 1929 in honor of Arthur Hoyt Scott, "for the purpose of enabling Swarthmore College to acquire, cultivate and propagate the better kinds of living trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants which are hardy in the climate of eastern Pennsylvania and which are suitable for planting by the average gardener." ()
Alternative names: Established: 1929 (95 years ago)Elevation: 184 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°54'23"N, 75°21'7"W
Address
500 College AveSwarthmoreSwarthmore 19081-1306
Contact
+1 610-328-8025
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Day trips
Scott Arboretum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sproul Observatory, Swarthmore Co-op, Rutledge, Swarthmore College.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Scott Arboretum open?
Scott Arboretum is open:
- Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Scott Arboretum?
Nearby attractions include Swarthmore College, Swarthmore (6 min walk), Sproul Observatory, Swarthmore (7 min walk), Swarthmore Co-op, Swarthmore (9 min walk).
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