Arboretum Villanova
Arboretum Villanova is the name of a former 222 acres (90 ha) arboretum located throughout the campus of Villanova University. It lies in Radnor Township itself. Look also at USS New Jersey, 13 mi away.
A garden inside Radnor Township
You can stay in Radnor Township
Arboretum Villanova is inside Radnor Township, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 84 miles southwest and New York City is about 86 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Each month’s highs and lows around Arboretum Villanova are below.
Arboretum Villanova
Arboretum Villanova is the name of a former 222 acres (90 ha) arboretum located throughout the campus of Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It is open to the public daily without charge.
Designated an arboretum in 1993, the site has since lost this designation. It contains roughly 1,500 trees of 254 different species. Its collection includes sequoia, sycamore, pine, flowering pear, crabapple, cherry, and horse chestnut trees, along with many other varieties. Many are labeled.
- Type
- Garden
Overnight near Arboretum Villanova
For a bed close by, look to Radnor Township (8) and Philadelphia (168).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Lincoln Financial Field
- 3Lynnewood Hall
- 4Eastern State Penitentiary
- 5Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 6Independence Hall
- 7Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
- 8Philadelphia Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Arboretum Villanova | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor Township | in town | — | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 32,930 | $834K | A− |
| Philadelphia | 11 mi east | 15 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Upper Merion Township | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 36,674 | $455K | C− |
| Lower Merion Township | 3 mi east | 5 min | 12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 64,691 | $810K | B− |
| Plymouth Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 10 10 hotels | 18,555 | $458K | D |
| Tredyffrin Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 10 7 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 31,818 | $710K | — |
| East Whiteland Township | 11 mi west | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 14,983 | $637K | B+ |
| Tinicum Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 13 13 hotels | 3,985 | $207K | C− |
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Getting there
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Other places close by
These well-known places are within 14 miles.
Big draw113 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw213 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw311 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw410 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw513 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw612 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
711 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
810 mi MuseumPhiladelphia Museum of Art437K visitors a yearPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain
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Your questions on Arboretum Villanova
Is Arboretum Villanova in Radnor Township?
Yes. It’s inside Radnor Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Arboretum Villanova?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
How far is Arboretum Villanova from Newark and Jersey City?
About 78 miles northeast of Newark and about 82 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Arboretum Villanova?
Philadelphia (PHL), about 13 miles away.
Where should I stay near Arboretum Villanova?
Philadelphia (11 mi, 168 places to stay), Upper Merion Township (4 mi, 26 places to stay) and Lower Merion Township (3 mi, 12 places to stay).
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