Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens was founded in 1996 and is located directly East of Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. A short trip away is Lost Island Theme Park, 1.1 mi off. Expect 71–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to September.
A garden inside Waterloo
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 9°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Waterloo
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is inside Waterloo, which has 25 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Waterloo Regional (ALO) has airline service, about 10 miles from Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
When to go
A visit to Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens can follow the seasons below.
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
The Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens was founded in 1996 and is located directly East of Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. The mission of the Arboretum is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals through horticulture. The vision of the Arboretum is to serve as a compelling public resource for the study of plants, a leader in environmental stewardship, a cultural center for the community, and a showcase of Iowa's rich heritage with the land. The Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, independent organization and supported by its volunteer base and community support.
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Towns to stay in near Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
The closest lodging is in Waterloo (25) and Cedar Falls (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | in town | — | 25 19 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 66,919 | $153K | D |
| Cedar Falls | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 41,240 | $264K | — |
| Evansdale | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 4,463 | $150K | C+ |
| Washburn | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | 714 | $142K | — |
| Waverly | 21 mi north | 30 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 campground | 10,561 | $223K | C+ |
| Independence | 22 mi east | 30 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 RV park | 6,312 | $165K | B |
| Oelwein | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 5,757 | $96K | B− |
| Vinton | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 5,004 | $152K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
Every place here is under 67 miles away.
67 mi Stadium & arenaKinnick Stadium
66 mi Stadium & arenaCarver–Hawkeye Arena
228 mi MuseumCedar Rock State Park
47 mi MuseumNational Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
310 mi MuseumCedar Falls Ice House
66 mi MuseumVesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
46 mi MuseumMuseum of Art Cedar RapidsPhoto credits
Kinnick Stadium: Count_de_Des_Moines (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carver–Hawkeye Arena: Asolsma1988, CC0 · Cedar Rock State Park: Orange Suede Sofa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library: ArtisticAbode, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cedar Falls Ice House: RifeIdeas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Art Cedar Rapids: ericjames, CC BY 3.0
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens in questions
Is Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens in Waterloo?
Yes. It’s inside Waterloo, IA.
When is the best time to visit Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–83°.
What is the closest airport to Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens?
Waterloo Regional (ALO), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Des Moines (DSM), about 92 miles.
Where should I stay near Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens?
Waterloo (in town, 25 places to stay), Cedar Falls (9 mi, 18 places to stay) and Evansdale (4 mi, 3 places to stay).
Questions for Waterloo
Questions and tips go in Waterloo’s Town Square.
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