Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum
Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum is a 5 acres (2.0 ha) arboretum located on the grounds of the Lancaster County Historical Society at 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. You can find it in Lancaster Township. Look also at Hersheypark, 24 mi away.
A garden inside Lancaster Township
Lancaster is the nearest base
Lancaster is 2 miles east, with 13 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 53 miles south and Philadelphia is about 63 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Lancaster (LNS) has airline service, about 6 miles from Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum
Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum is a 5 acres (2.0 ha) arboretum located on the grounds of the Lancaster County Historical Society at 230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The arboretum is open to the public daily.
The arboretum was established in 1959 after botanist Louise Arnold Tanger offered to plant trees on the grounds. The arboretum was designed by Gustav Malmborg and was named in honor of its instigator Mrs Tanger. It now contains 104 varieties of trees including American chestnuts, beeches, firs, and three Franklinia trees.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 5 acres
Towns to stay in near Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum
Places to stay start in Lancaster Township (4) and East Lampeter Township (68).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Township | in town | — | 4 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,592 | $279K | — |
| East Lampeter Township | 6 mi east | 10 min | 68 40 hotels · 9 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 18,814 | $307K | C+ |
| Manheim Township | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 19 13 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 44,826 | $363K | B+ |
| Lancaster | 2 mi east | 5 min | 13 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 58,366 | $220K | — |
| Leacock Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 23 8 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 5,672 | $408K | — |
| East Hempfield Township | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 27,287 | $361K | B+ |
| West Lampeter Township | 5 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 2 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 17,275 | $345K | A |
| Rapho Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 12 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 12,240 | $320K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
These well-known sights sit within 64 miles.
124 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.1M visitors a year
Big draw62 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
Big draw64 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw62 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw61 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw63 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
46 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National MonumentPhoto credits
Hersheypark: Epicgenius, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
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Good to know about Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum
Is Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum in Lancaster Township?
Yes. It’s inside Lancaster Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 53 miles south of Baltimore and about 63 miles east of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum?
Lancaster (LNS), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 59 miles.
Where should I stay near Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum?
East Lampeter Township (6 mi, 68 places to stay), Manheim Township (4 mi, 19 places to stay) and Lancaster (2 mi, 13 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Lancaster Township
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