Highstead Arboretum
Highstead, formerly known as Highstead Arboretum, in Redding, Connecticut, United States was founded in 1982. Expect 63–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to October.
A garden inside Redding
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Bethel is the nearest base
Bethel is 3 miles north, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Highstead Arboretum
Highstead, formerly known as Highstead Arboretum, in Redding, Connecticut, United States was founded in 1982. It covers 36 acres (146,000 m2) of woodland, meadow, and wetland and ranges from 640 feet (200 m) to 758 feet (231 m) in elevation and hosts both native and cultivated plant varieties.
Highstead includes the following collections:
- Type
- Garden
Where to sleep near Highstead Arboretum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Redding (3) and Danbury (20).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Highstead Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | in town | — | 3 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 8,847 | $706K | A+ |
| Danbury | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 20 19 hotels · 1 motel | 89,033 | $411K | B− |
| Bethel | 3 mi north | 5 min | 8 8 hotels | 21,682 | $435K | A |
| Ridgefield | 6 mi west | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs | 25,373 | $836K | A+ |
| Stamford | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 30 25 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 139,535 | $624K | B− |
| Norwalk | 16 mi south | 25 min | 19 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 94,508 | $558K | B |
| Shelton | 13 mi east | 20 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,880 | $453K | A− |
| Milford | 18 mi east | 25 min | 18 11 hotels · 4 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 53,606 | $417K | C+ |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Highstead Arboretum
Within 54 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw130 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw48 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw51 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw50 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw50 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw48 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw44 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw54 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & MuseumPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
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Questions about Highstead Arboretum
Is Highstead Arboretum in Redding?
Yes. It’s inside Redding, CT.
When is the best time to visit Highstead Arboretum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Highstead Arboretum from Oyster Bay and Brookhaven?
About 37 miles south of Oyster Bay and about 39 miles southeast of Brookhaven, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Highstead Arboretum?
Westchester County (HPN), about 24 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 46 miles.
Where should I stay near Highstead Arboretum?
Danbury (7 mi, 20 places to stay), Bethel (3 mi, 8 places to stay) and Ridgefield (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Redding
Questions and tips go in Redding’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.