Donald E. Davis Arboretum
The Donald E. Davis Arboretum, in Auburn, Alabama, United States, is a public native plants museum, and botanical arboretum with educational facilities, event spaces, and a conservation program. A short trip away is Jordan–Hare Stadium, 0.6 mi off. Its mildest months, March, April, May, October and November, bring highs of 66–83°F.
A garden inside Auburn
You can stay in Auburn
Donald E. Davis Arboretum is inside Auburn, which has 29 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Donald E. Davis Arboretum
The Donald E. Davis Arboretum, in Auburn, Alabama, United States, is a public native plants museum, and botanical arboretum with educational facilities, event spaces, and a conservation program. Its grounds, covering 13.5 acres (4.5 hectares) of Auburn University's campus, include cataloged living collections of associated tree and plant communities representative of Alabama's ecosystems, among which is mixed oak forest, carnivorous bog, and longleaf pine savanna. The living collections include more than 1,000 plant types, including 500 different plant species, with over 3,000 cataloged specimens. The Arboretum contains over a mile (2 km) of interwoven walking trails that meander through various southeastern biotopes.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 14 acres
- Owner
- Auburn University
Staying near Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Rooms are nearest in Auburn (29) and Opelika (31).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Donald E. Davis Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | in town | — | 29 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 85,113 | $365K | B |
| Opelika | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 31 22 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 35,765 | $242K | D |
| Phenix City | 28 mi east | 40 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 motels | 38,344 | $170K | D |
| Loachapoka | 7 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 167 | $220K | — |
| Waverly | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 150 | $378K | — |
| Dadeville | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 2,920 | $172K | C− |
| Lanett | 24 mi northeast | 35 min | 3 3 hotels | 6,781 | $96K | D |
| West Point | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 5 1 hotel · 4 campgrounds | 3,661 | $200K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Within 65 miles you can add these well-known places.
1in town Stadium & arenaJordan–Hare Stadium
Big draw217 mi National Historic SiteTuskegee Institute National Historic Site9K visitors a year
50 mi MuseumLittle White House
327 mi LakeLake Martin
49 mi State parkProvidence Canyon State Park
64 mi MountainCheaha Mountain
41 mi GardenCallaway Gardens
51 mi MuseumThe National Memorial to Peace and JusticePhoto credits
Jordan–Hare Stadium: AuburnPilot, Public domain · Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 · Little White House: Dsdugan, CC0 · Lake Martin: Rebecca Hagen, Public domain · Providence Canyon State Park: Robbie Honerkamp, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cheaha Mountain: Amann09 (talk · contribs), Public domain · Callaway Gardens: Thomsonmg2000, CC0 · The National Memorial to Peace and Justice: Soniakapadia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Asked about Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Is Donald E. Davis Arboretum in Auburn?
Yes. It’s inside Auburn, AL.
When is the best time to visit Donald E. Davis Arboretum?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–83°.
What is the closest airport to Donald E. Davis Arboretum?
Columbus (CSG), about 32 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 94 miles.
Where should I stay near Donald E. Davis Arboretum?
Auburn (in town, 29 places to stay), Opelika (8 mi, 31 places to stay) and Phenix City (28 mi, 14 places to stay).
Word from Auburn
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