Botanical Gardens Lexington KY

The Arboretum

arboretum.ca.uky.edu
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(425) · Botanical garden in Lexington, United States
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The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, located at 500 Alumni Drive in Lexington, Kentucky, is a beautiful park dedicated to showcasing the …

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Oct 25, 2024
Enjoy going to the arboretum all seasons of the year. It is a great place for a quick walk or afternoon. The sculptures and trails are really nice and it is such a peaceful place. A new way to explor… Full review by YesVeggie
Sep 2, 2024
Unfortunately my wife has some back and hip issues that prevents her from doing a lot of walking these days. We had hoped to find a place where she and I could see a beautiful nature preserve we coul… Full review by Joe B
Aug 11, 2024
I wanted to go see the beautiful foliage and gardening, so we went for a quick view before going to dinner. While it was a beautiful place, it was smaller than what I thought but also free. The parki… Full review by U5997SUkellyr
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Is it dog friendly?
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Yes, it is very dog friendly. There are numerous neighborhoods that surround the Arboretum. The wooded area does however have some nasty burs that will tangle coats of long haired dogs.
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is there a charge
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To the best of my knowledge, the trails are free. The children's garden may have a fee. Sorry, I don't have more information. Enjoy your time if you go!
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Are most all of the paved walking paths of this attraction pet friendly?
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I can't be 100% sure, but yes I do think most all paths were paved and there were many dogs out enjoying!
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Would the arboretum be a good place for senior pictures? Like background with trees and plants and things in the first …
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Would the arboretum be a good place for senior pictures? Like background with trees and plants and things in the first week in November?
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I definitely think it would. We visited in early October a couple of years ago, and it was beautiful. Had pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, etc... even the roses were still blooming.
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Will there be anything blossoming the first Week in March? Not Familiar with Timing of Season changes in your region.
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Daffodils, red bud trees, forsythia, and dogwood trees.
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