Don Opel Arboretum
Don Opel Arboretum is an arboretum located on the 140-acre (0.57 km2) campus of Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, Illinois. Locally, it belongs to Florence Township. For mild weather, aim for May to September (71–83°F highs).
A garden inside Florence Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 35" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Freeport is the nearest base
Freeport is 2 miles east, with 12 places to stay. 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 ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Month by month
A visit to Don Opel Arboretum can follow the seasons below.
Don Opel Arboretum
Don Opel Arboretum is an arboretum located on the 140-acre (0.57 km2) campus of Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, Illinois.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 140 acres
Where to base yourself for Don Opel Arboretum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Freeport (12) and Freeport Township (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Don Opel Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Township | in town | — | — | 1,134 | $216K | — |
| Freeport | 2 mi east | 5 min | 12 8 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 23,202 | $92K | C+ |
| Freeport Township | 2 mi east | 5 min | 12 8 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 23,202 | $92K | — |
| Lake Carroll 56% vacation homes | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 853 | $349K | — |
| Loran Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 1,313 | $197K | — |
| Pine Creek Township | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 10 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds | 703 | $274K | — |
| Lancaster Township | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 1,351 | $154K | — |
| Freedom Township 50% vacation homes | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 775 | $323K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Don Opel Arboretum
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
56 mi Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
69 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
33 mi MountainCharles Mound
59 mi MuseumIllinois Railway Museum
56 mi Stadium & arenaKohl Center
130 mi Stadium & arenaBMO Center
68 mi State parkAztalan State Park
32 mi National Historic SiteRonald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic SitePhoto credits
Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Charles Mound: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Illinois Railway Museum: The original uploader was Slambo at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kohl Center: Pbrown111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · BMO Center: SimLibrarian, CC0 · Aztalan State Park: Joshua Mayer - Flickr user wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home National Historic Site: Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Asked about Don Opel Arboretum
Is Don Opel Arboretum in Florence Township?
Yes. It’s inside Florence Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Don Opel Arboretum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–83°.
What is the closest airport to Don Opel Arboretum?
Chicago Rockford (RFD), about 30 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago O'Hare (ORD), about 93 miles.
Where should I stay near Don Opel Arboretum?
Freeport (2 mi, 12 places to stay), Freeport Township (2 mi, 12 places to stay) and Lake Carroll (13 mi, 4 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Florence Township
Questions and tips go in Florence Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.