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Curtis Hall Arboretum

The Curtis Arboretum is a 45-acre (18 ha) arboretum. Springfield Township is where it stands. It dates back to 1937.

Photo: Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Springfield Township
1 place to stay
Open since
1937
In brief

A garden inside Springfield Township

Lower Merion Township is the nearest base

Lower Merion Township is 6 miles southwest, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from New York City

New York City is about 77 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 92 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 64–82°. When to go ↓

Established in 1937

Curtis Hall Arboretum dates from 1937. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Month by month

Here is how the weather at Curtis Hall Arboretum changes month by month.

Jan40° / 24°
Feb43° / 25°
Mar51° / 32°
Apr64° / 42°
May73° / 52°
Jun82° / 61°
Jul87° / 67°
Aug85° / 65°
Sep78° / 58°
Oct66° / 46°
Nov55° / 36°
Dec45° / 29°
Typical highs and lows in Springfield Township. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Springfield Township. Springfield Township’s full climate →
About

Curtis Hall Arboretum

The Curtis Arboretum is a 45-acre (18 ha) arboretum in Wyncote, Pennsylvania. The arboretum was founded by Mary Louise Curtis Bok in honor of her father, Cyrus Curtis.

The landscaping was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The arboretum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Type
Garden
Area
45 acres
Established
1937
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (2002)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Hotels and campgrounds near Curtis Hall Arboretum

To stay close, try Philadelphia (168) and Upper Merion Township (26).

Curtis Hall Arboretum12345678Springfield Township1Philadelphia168Upper Merion Township26Lower Merion Township12Plymouth Township10Bensalem Township21Mount Laurel Township34Horsham Township9Lynnewood HallUSS New JerseyEastern State PenitentiaryLincoln Financial FieldXfinity Mobile ArenaPhiladelphia Museum of Art10 mi
Curtis Hall Arboretum12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Lynnewood Hall
  2. 2USS New Jersey
  3. 3Eastern State Penitentiary
  4. 4Lincoln Financial Field
  5. 5Independence Hall
  6. 6Xfinity Mobile Arena
  7. 7Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
  8. 8Philadelphia Museum of Art
In town

Springfield Township

1 place to stay · 1 campground

You’re already here.

21,030 people

10 min drive

Philadelphia

168 places to stay · 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds

1,574,281 people

6 mi southeast of Curtis Hall Arboretum

15 min drive

Upper Merion Township

26 places to stay · 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs

36,674 people

10 mi west of Curtis Hall Arboretum

10 min drive

Lower Merion Township

12 places to stay · 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds

64,691 people

6 mi southwest of Curtis Hall Arboretum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Curtis Hall ArboretumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Springfield Townshipin town—1 1 campground21,030$470KA−
Philadelphia6 mi southeast10 min168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds1,574,281$243KD−
Upper Merion Township10 mi west15 min26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs36,674$455KC−
Lower Merion Township6 mi southwest10 min12 9 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds64,691$810KB−
Plymouth Township6 mi west10 min10 10 hotels18,555$458KD
Bensalem Township13 mi east20 min21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground62,783$364KC
Mount Laurel Township18 mi southeast25 min34 31 hotels · 3 motels47,738$357KC
Horsham Township8 mi north10 min9 9 hotels27,882$473KB+

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

PHLPhiladelphia · major hub15 mi
TTNTrenton Mercer24 mi
ILGWilmington36 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Curtis Hall Arboretum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also near Curtis Hall Arboretum

More places people know lie within 13 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain

Common questions

Asked about Curtis Hall Arboretum

Is Curtis Hall Arboretum in Springfield Township?

Yes. It’s inside Springfield Township, PA.

When is the best time to visit Curtis Hall Arboretum?

April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.

How far is Curtis Hall Arboretum from Newark and Jersey City?

About 70 miles northeast of Newark and about 74 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Curtis Hall Arboretum?

Philadelphia (PHL), about 15 miles away.

Where should I stay near Curtis Hall Arboretum?

Philadelphia (6 mi, 168 places to stay), Upper Merion Township (10 mi, 26 places to stay) and Lower Merion Township (6 mi, 12 places to stay).

From locals

Ask a local in Springfield Township

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.