George Landis Arboretum
The George Landis Arboretum is a public garden comprising hundreds of acres of which 40 are devoted to noteworthy collections and gardens overlooking the Schoharie Valley near Esperance, New York, United States. Nearby, Howe Caverns (8.9 mi) leads the list. For mild weather, aim for May to September (68–81°F highs).
A garden inside Esperance
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°. When to go ↓
Rotterdam is the nearest base
Rotterdam is 13 miles east, with 7 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 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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George Landis Arboretum
The George Landis Arboretum is a public garden comprising hundreds of acres of which 40 are devoted to noteworthy collections and gardens overlooking the Schoharie Valley near Esperance, New York, United States. The physical address is 174 Lape Road. Forty acres of the Arboretum are developed with plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials from around the world, including approximately 2,000 labeled specimens. The remainder of the property consists of natural areas, woodlands, wetlands, more than 8 miles of trails, and open fields. Among the Arboretum's horticultural features are a labeled collection of nearly all the trees, shrubs and vines native to New York State, as well as collections of notable trees, flowering ornamental trees and shrubs, tough trees for tough sites, conifers, and oaks.
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- Garden
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Lodging near George Landis Arboretum
The first towns with rooms are Colonie (61) and Schenectady (20).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From George Landis Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperance | in town | — | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,805 | $196K | — |
| Colonie | 25 mi east | 35 min | 61 46 hotels · 11 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 86,837 | $323K | C− |
| Schenectady | 18 mi east | 25 min | 20 13 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 69,471 | $169K | D |
| Albany | 25 mi east | 40 min | 36 31 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 101,698 | $235K | D |
| Rotterdam | 13 mi east | 20 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 31,065 | $227K | C+ |
| Schoharie | 7 mi south | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 3,086 | $235K | — |
| Guilderland | 17 mi east | 25 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 campground | 38,216 | $357K | B− |
| Duanesburg | 5 mi east | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 6,020 | $295K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
All of these are within 69 miles.
Big draw34 mi MuseumNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum315K visitors a year19 mi CaveHowe Caverns
57 mi MountainMount Greylock
68 mi LakeLake George
52 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
49 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
45 mi MuseumOlana State Historic Site
228 mi Stadium & arenaMVP ArenaPhoto credits
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Olana State Historic Site: Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0 · MVP Arena: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0
George Landis Arboretum: what to know
Is George Landis Arboretum in Esperance?
Yes. It’s inside Esperance, NY.
When is the best time to visit George Landis Arboretum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to George Landis Arboretum?
Albany (ALB), about 24 miles away.
Where should I stay near George Landis Arboretum?
Colonie (25 mi, 61 places to stay), Schenectady (18 mi, 20 places to stay) and Albany (25 mi, 36 places to stay).
Tips from people in Esperance
Start the conversation in Esperance’s Town Square.
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