Bickelhaupt Arboretum
Bickelhaupt Arboretum (14 acres) is a non-profit arboretum located in Clinton, Iowa. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1970. Weather is mildest over May to October, with 63–84°F highs.
A garden inside Clinton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°, with about 32" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Clinton
Bickelhaupt Arboretum is inside Clinton, which has 17 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1970
Bickelhaupt Arboretum dates from 1970. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
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Bickelhaupt Arboretum
Bickelhaupt Arboretum (14 acres) is a non-profit arboretum located in Clinton, Iowa. The arboretum is open from dawn to dusk throughout the year and is maintained under the auspices of the Clinton Community College.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1970
Bases for Bickelhaupt Arboretum
To stay close, try Clinton (17) and York Township (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bickelhaupt Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | in town | — | 17 14 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 24,049 | $118K | D |
| York Township | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 8 4 hotels · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,757 | $162K | — |
| Davenport | 28 mi southwest | 40 min | 46 38 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 100,358 | $166K | D |
| Savanna Township | 17 mi north | 25 min | 10 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,324 | $82K | — |
| Fulton | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 2 2 hotels | 3,540 | $122K | B+ |
| Fulton Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 2 2 hotels | 4,233 | $129K | — |
| Bettendorf | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 40,710 | $307K | B+ |
| Le Claire | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 9 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 4,741 | $319K | B+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Bickelhaupt Arboretum
These well-known places are within 70 miles.
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229 mi MuseumFigge Art Museum77K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Kinnick Stadium: Count_de_Des_Moines (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Charles Mound: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Shadow2700, Public domain · Black Hawk State Historic Site: Bill Whittaker (talk). Original uploader was Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site: Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0 · BMO Center: SimLibrarian, CC0 · Figge Art Museum: Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Bickelhaupt Arboretum: the answers
Is Bickelhaupt Arboretum in Clinton?
Yes. It’s inside Clinton, IA.
When is the best time to visit Bickelhaupt Arboretum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
What is the closest airport to Bickelhaupt Arboretum?
Quad City (MLI), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 119 miles.
Where should I stay near Bickelhaupt Arboretum?
Clinton (in town, 17 places to stay), York Township (13 mi, 8 places to stay) and Davenport (28 mi, 46 places to stay).
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