Gilman Park Arboretum
Gilman Park Arboretum, consisting of 14 acres (57,000 m2), is an arboretum in Pierce, Nebraska. For mild weather, aim for May, June, August and September (72–83°F highs).
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A garden inside Pierce
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Norfolk is the nearest base
Norfolk is 13 miles south, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Gilman Park Arboretum
Gilman Park Arboretum, consisting of 14 acres (57,000 m2), is an arboretum in Pierce, Nebraska.
The Arboretum was established in 1993, and features 647 woody plants, including 243 different labeled varieties of trees and shrubs, and more than eighty different varieties of perennials and ornamental grasses. The Arboretum is sited around Bill Cox Memorial Lake, has a 1.2 mile (1.9 km) path, and the following distinct gardens: Arboretum Entrance Garden, Butterfly Garden, Historic Bridge Garden, Wildflower & Ornamental Grass Garden, and Xeriscape Garden.
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Rooms near Gilman Park Arboretum
For a bed close by, look to Norfolk (12) and Wayne (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gilman Park Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce | in town | — | 1 1 RV park | 1,849 | $179K | — |
| Norfolk | 13 mi south | 20 min | 12 8 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 26,677 | $212K | B− |
| Wayne | 26 mi east | 40 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 6,338 | $229K | A− |
| Randolph | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 892 | $119K | — |
| Carroll | 18 mi east | 25 min | 1 1 campground | 181 | $93K | — |
| Neligh | 27 mi west | 40 min | 2 2 motels | 1,551 | $151K | — |
| Belden | 22 mi northeast | 30 min | 1 1 campground | 111 | $108K | — |
| Madison | 26 mi south | 40 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,162 | $133K | — |
Getting there
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Combine it with these
These well-known sights sit within 62 miles.
36 mi Park & preserveAshfall Fossil Beds
61 mi LandmarkSergeant Floyd Monument
50 mi MuseumNational Music Museum
46 mi National park siteMissouri National Recreational River166K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Ashfall Fossil Beds: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Sergeant Floyd Monument: Bkell, Public domain · National Music Museum: Charvex, Public domain · Missouri National Recreational River: Dugan Smith, Public domain
Your questions on Gilman Park Arboretum
Is Gilman Park Arboretum in Pierce?
Yes. It’s inside Pierce, NE.
When is the best time to visit Gilman Park Arboretum?
May, June, August and September, with highs of 72–83°.
How far is Gilman Park Arboretum from Omaha?
About 100 miles southeast of Omaha, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Gilman Park Arboretum?
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), about 60 miles away. The nearest big hub is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 104 miles.
Where should I stay near Gilman Park Arboretum?
Norfolk (13 mi, 12 places to stay) and Wayne (26 mi, 6 places to stay).
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