Arkansas Arboretum
The Arkansas Arboretum is a 71-acre (29 ha) arboretum within Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Its setting is 5 mi west of Maumelle. Add Little Rock Central High School, 12 mi away, to a visit.
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A garden, 5 mi west of Maumelle
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 70 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Maumelle is the nearest base
Maumelle is 5 miles east, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Arkansas Arboretum
The Arkansas Arboretum is a 71-acre (29 ha) arboretum within Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Situated below Pinnacle Mountain along the Little Maumelle River, the arboretum's flora and tree plantings correspond to Arkansas's six geographical regions, ranging from the flat-topped hills and steep valleys of the Ozark Plateau to the flat bottomland and tallgrass prairies of the Mississippi alluvial plain, with a 0.6-mile (1 km) paved interpretive trail.
- Type
- Garden
Where to sleep near Arkansas Arboretum
Rooms are nearest in Little Rock (113) and North Little Rock (50).
Little Rock
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
206,427 people
10 mi southeast of Arkansas Arboretum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Arkansas Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 113 93 hotels · 12 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 206,427 | $236K | D− |
| North Little Rock | 14 mi east | 20 min | 50 36 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 RV parks | 65,120 | $179K | D− |
| Maumelle | 5 mi east | 5 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 19,780 | $292K | B− |
| Conway | 17 mi north | 25 min | 24 17 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 72,328 | $252K | C− |
| Bryant | 15 mi south | 25 min | 10 10 hotels | 22,815 | $223K | C |
| Benton | 19 mi south | 30 min | 15 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 38,898 | $213K | C− |
| Jacksonville | 20 mi east | 30 min | 17 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 29,460 | $163K | D− |
| Cammack Village | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 757 | $324K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
All of these are within 70 miles.
112 mi National Historic SiteLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site49K visitors a year
214 mi MuseumClinton Presidential Center
39 mi National ParkHot Springs National Park2.5M visitors a year
313 mi Stadium & arenaSimmons Bank Arena
70 mi MountainMount Magazine
32 mi State parkPetit Jean State Park410 mi Zoo & aquariumLittle Rock Zoo38 mi Theme parkMagic Springs and Crystal FallsPhoto credits
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: Adam Jones, Ph.D., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Clinton Presidential Center: Archipreneur, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hot Springs National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Simmons Bank Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Mount Magazine: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Petit Jean State Park: ErgoSum88, Public domain
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Arkansas Arboretum, answered
What town is Arkansas Arboretum near?
Maumelle, AR, about 5 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Arkansas Arboretum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 62–81°.
What is the closest airport to Arkansas Arboretum?
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 143 miles.
Where should I stay near Arkansas Arboretum?
Little Rock (10 mi, 113 places to stay), North Little Rock (14 mi, 50 places to stay) and Maumelle (5 mi, 9 places to stay).
Advice from Maumelle
There are no tips yet, so start one in Maumelle’s Town Square.
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