Fell Arboretum
The Fell Arboretum is an arboretum located across the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Our list goes on with Miller Park Zoo, 3 mi away. Pleasant highs of 65–84°F mark the mildest months, May, June, August, September and October.
A garden inside Normal
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 20" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Normal
Fell Arboretum is inside Normal, which has 19 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) has airline service, about 5 miles from Fell Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
When to go
The months below show the weather around Fell Arboretum.
Fell Arboretum
The Fell Arboretum is an arboretum located across the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 490 acres
Towns to stay in near Fell Arboretum
To stay close, try Normal (19) and Normal Township (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fell Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | in town | — | 19 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 53,275 | $214K | C |
| Normal Township | in town | — | 19 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 52,542 | $211K | — |
| Bloomington | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 78,804 | $203K | — |
| Bloomington City Township | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 78,804 | $203K | — |
| Money Creek Township | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 1,045 | $262K | — |
| El Paso Township | 13 mi north | 20 min | 4 4 hotels | 3,376 | $168K | — |
| El Paso | 16 mi north | 25 min | 4 4 hotels | 2,723 | $159K | — |
| Dry Grove Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 1,531 | $262K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Fell Arboretum
All of these are within 66 miles.
Big draw59 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
49 mi LandmarkAmerican Football House
49 mi Stadium & arenaGies Memorial Stadium
56 mi State parkStarved Rock State Park65 mi Park & preserveMazon Creek
60 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year13 mi Zoo & aquariumMiller Park Zoo
58 mi MuseumLincoln's New SalemPhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · American Football House: BanjoZebra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gies Memorial Stadium: T.J. Blakeman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Starved Rock State Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Your questions on Fell Arboretum
Is Fell Arboretum in Normal?
Yes. It’s inside Normal, IL.
When is the best time to visit Fell Arboretum?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
What is the closest airport to Fell Arboretum?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 109 miles.
Where should I stay near Fell Arboretum?
Bloomington (3 mi, 36 places to stay), Bloomington City Township (3 mi, 36 places to stay) and Normal (in town, 19 places to stay).
Normal has the answers
No one has shared advice yet; Normal’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.