Hours

The Arboretum is open from dawn until dusk for exploring.

The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission is free.

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Dorotha Smith Oatts
Visitor Center
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Directions to The Arboretum


Address:
500 Alumni Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 257-6955
www.ca.uky.edu/Arboretum


Driving directions from Interstate 75 and Interstate 64
1. Exit Interstate 75/64 at Exit 115
2. Merge onto Newtown Pike KY 922 toward Lexington (3.3 miles)
3. Turn left onto W. Main Street (.6 miles)
4. Turn right onto South Upper Street (.6 miles)
5. Stay straight to go onto S. Limestone US 27 (1.1 miles)
6. Turn left onto Alumni Drive (.7 miles)
7. The Arboretum will be on your right (.5 miles)

Map (PDF)


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See the University of Kentucky Campus Guide

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