Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
The Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford, Connecticut, contains 93 acres of parkland, gardens, landscapes, and hiking trails that focus on the regional plants, ecology and character of Southwestern New England. Weather is mildest over May, June, August, September and October, with 65–83°F highs.
A garden inside Stamford
You can stay in Stamford
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens is inside Stamford, which has 30 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Hempstead
Hempstead is about 35 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Westchester County (HPN) has airline service, about 10 miles from Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Here are the months at Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, with their weather.
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
The Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford, Connecticut, contains 93 acres of parkland, gardens, landscapes, and hiking trails that focus on the regional plants, ecology and character of Southwestern New England. The Arboretum is open and accessible to the public every day of the year and is located at 151 Brookdale Road.
The herbarium of the Bartlett Arboretum is a collection of over 3500 specimens. While most specimens are from the Northeastern United States, the collection also houses material from the Southeastern United States and Adjacent Mexico (200), the Caribbean (100), Amazonian Peru (150), the former Soviet Union (200), and Africa (100). This collection includes approximately 2,500 species of vascular plants, and 1,000 species of bryophyte. The collection currently houses one type specimen.
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A base for Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
The nearest towns with places to stay are Stamford (30) and Norwalk (19), and New York City has the most rooms in the area (1,485).
New York City
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
8,584,629 people
38 mi southwest of Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | in town | — | 30 25 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 139,535 | $624K | B− |
| Norwalk | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 19 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 94,508 | $558K | B |
| White Plains | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 16 12 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 62,871 | $621K | C+ |
| Greenburgh | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 25 16 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 94,537 | $697K | B− |
| Greenwich | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 64,801 | $1,696K | A− |
| Huntington | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 27 16 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 205,891 | $716K | — |
| Danbury | 19 mi north | 30 min | 20 19 hotels · 1 motel | 89,033 | $411K | B− |
| New Canaan | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 3 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 21,208 | $1,612K | A |
| New York City | 38 mi southwest | 1 hr | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
More places people know lie within 45 miles.
Big draw33 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
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Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw34 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw33 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw229 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw45 mi BeachConey IslandPhoto credits
Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Visiting Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens: the answers
Is Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford?
Yes. It’s inside Stamford, CT.
When is the best time to visit Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens from Islip and Hempstead?
About 34 miles southeast of Islip and about 35 miles south of Hempstead, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens?
Westchester County (HPN), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 30 miles.
Where should I stay near Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens?
New York City (38 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Stamford (in town, 30 places to stay) and Norwalk (7 mi, 19 places to stay).
Ask people in Stamford
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