The Arboretum is one of the most spectacular gardens in the nation, boasting year-round color and plants. Stresses melt away among the 100 acres of marvelous sights and sounds of our gardens. In the heart of Lexington, The Arboretum is easily accessable from any location in town. Once you are there, you feel like you have escaped to a paradise. It is a delightful surprise to visitors from around the world and even in our own city. Young and older alike enjoy year-round activities for the entire family.
The Arboretum was created in 1991 as a joint effort between the University of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
The Arboretum
500 Alumni Drive
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 257-6955
Directions
www.ca.uky.edu/Arboretum/
Admission is free.
Open 365 days a year.
The gardens are open from dawn until dusk each day.
Walk through them at your leisure or Docent-led free tours
through the gardens are available for groups, year round.
Call us at 859-257-6955 between 8:30am to 2:30pm on weekdays to schedule a tour.
The Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center
Open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
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