Holden Arboretum
The Holden Arboretum, in Kirtland, Ohio, is one of the largest arboreta and botanical gardens in the United States, with more than 3,600 acres (1,500 ha), including 600 acres (240 ha) devoted to collections and gardens. Further out, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is 22 mi away. For mild weather, aim for May to October (62–82°F highs).
A garden inside Kirtland
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°. When to go ↓
Concord Township is the nearest base
Concord Township is 5 miles northeast, with 5 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 62–82°. When to go ↓
Open since 1931
Holden Arboretum opened in 1931, 95 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Every month near Holden Arboretum is set out below.
Holden Arboretum
The Holden Arboretum, in Kirtland, Ohio, is one of the largest arboreta and botanical gardens in the United States, with more than 3,600 acres (1,500 ha), including 600 acres (240 ha) devoted to collections and gardens. Diverse natural areas and ecologically sensitive habitats make up the rest of the holdings. Holden's collections includes 9,400 different kinds of woody plants, representing 79 plant families.
- Type
- Garden
- Opened
- 1931
- Area
- 600 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Towns to stay in near Holden Arboretum
Close by, places to stay are in Mentor (17) and Willoughby (10).
- 1Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2Progressive Field
- 3Huntington Bank Field
- 4Rocket Arena
- 5Cuyahoga Valley
- 6Cleveland Museum of Art
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Holden Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland | in town | — | 2 2 campgrounds | 6,925 | $391K | A+ |
| Mentor | 6 mi north | 10 min | 17 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 47,010 | $248K | B− |
| Willoughby | 6 mi west | 10 min | 10 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 24,234 | $217K | B |
| Cleveland | 22 mi southwest | 30 min | 65 51 hotels · 3 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 363,608 | $102K | D− |
| Concord Township | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 19,217 | $334K | — |
| Wickliffe | 9 mi west | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 motels | 12,649 | $167K | B+ |
| Beachwood | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 13,673 | $410K | C+ |
| Painesville | 8 mi north | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 20,660 | $159K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Holden Arboretum with these
Every place here is under 55 miles away.
Big draw122 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw47 mi LakeLake Erie
Big draw221 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
Big draw55 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
322 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
422 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
529 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
618 mi MuseumCleveland Museum of Art410K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Erie: NOAA, Public domain · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Cleveland Museum of Art: zenbikescience, CC BY 2.0
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Visiting Holden Arboretum
Is Holden Arboretum in Kirtland?
Yes. It’s inside Kirtland, OH.
When is the best time to visit Holden Arboretum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–82°.
What is the closest airport to Holden Arboretum?
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE), about 32 miles away.
Where should I stay near Holden Arboretum?
Mentor (6 mi, 17 places to stay), Willoughby (6 mi, 10 places to stay) and Cleveland (22 mi, 65 places to stay).
Kirtland has the answers
Questions and tips go in Kirtland’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.