Hadwen Arboretum
The Hadwen Arboretum is a 26-acre (11 ha) forest located in the Columbus Park neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. Its history begins in 1907. Around it, Lake Chaubunagungamaug (15 mi) comes first on our list.
A garden inside Worcester
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 73" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Worcester
Hadwen Arboretum is inside Worcester, which has 15 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1907
Hadwen Arboretum dates from 1907. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
Worcester Regional (ORH) has airline service, about 2 miles from Hadwen Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
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Hadwen Arboretum
The Hadwen Arboretum is a 26-acre (11 ha) forest located in the Columbus Park neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. The front entrance is situated on Lovell St. and the arboretum contains many heritage trees that were originally planted by its caretaker Obadiah Hadwen. The property is owned and maintained by nearby Clark University.
The mid-point of the East-West Trail, a 14-mile (23 km) trek connecting 20 green spaces throughout Worcester, is located in the Hadwen Arboretum. There is also a community garden cared for by the Regional Environmental Council.
- Type
- Garden
- Owner
- Clark University
- Established
- 1907
Staying near Hadwen Arboretum
The closest lodging is in Worcester (15) and Auburn (8), and Boston has the most rooms in the area (199).
Boston
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
672,973 people
42 mi east of Hadwen Arboretum
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Hadwen Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | in town | — | 15 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 213,862 | $374K | — |
| Auburn | 4 mi south | 5 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 17,566 | $400K | C |
| Sturbridge | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 24 13 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 10,120 | $426K | B− |
| Shrewsbury | 6 mi east | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 39,627 | $592K | A− |
| Westborough | 11 mi east | 15 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 22,894 | $685K | B |
| Marlborough | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 42,772 | $513K | C |
| Spencer | 8 mi west | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 12,173 | $382K | A |
| Sutton | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 9,662 | $523K | A− |
| Boston | 42 mi east | 1 hr | 199 158 hotels · 29 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 672,973 | $732K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Pair a visit with these, within 61 miles.
Big draw115 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw61 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw38 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
228 mi LakeWalden Pond
32 mi Stadium & arenaDCU Center
40 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · DCU Center: Terageorge, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain
Quick answers on Hadwen Arboretum
Is Hadwen Arboretum in Worcester?
Yes. It’s inside Worcester, MA.
When is the best time to visit Hadwen Arboretum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Hadwen Arboretum?
Worcester Regional (ORH), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 42 miles.
Where should I stay near Hadwen Arboretum?
Worcester (in town, 15 places to stay), Auburn (4 mi, 8 places to stay) and Sturbridge (17 mi, 24 places to stay).
Questions for Worcester
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