Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum
The Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum is an arboretum located throughout the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas, United States and is open daily without charge. First among the places near it is Reliant Stadium, at 2.4 mi. Weather is mildest over January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with 64–82°F highs.
A garden inside Houston
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 109 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Houston
Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum is inside Houston, which has 947 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
William P. Hobby (HOU) has airline service, about 9 miles from Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Each month’s highs and lows around Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum are below.
Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum
The Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum is an arboretum located throughout the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas, United States and is open daily without charge.
The arboretum was dedicated in 1999 to honor horticulturist Lynn R. Lowrey. At that time five trees were planted just inside Gate 6 of the campus: two white oaks, two fringe trees, and a swamp chestnut oak.
- Type
- Garden
- Owner
- Rice University
Lodging near Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Houston (947) and Pasadena (30).
- 1Reliant Stadium
- 2Daikin Park
- 3Rothko Chapel
- 4Toyota Center
- 5TDECU Stadium
- 6Shell Energy Stadium
- 7Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
- 8Rice Stadium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | in town | — | 947 737 hotels · 121 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 9 campgrounds · 20 RV parks | 2,397,315 | $278K | D− |
| Pasadena | 16 mi east | 25 min | 30 17 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 148,539 | $210K | D |
| Channelview | 18 mi east | 25 min | 29 18 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks | 43,605 | $196K | — |
| South Houston | 11 mi east | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,407 | $189K | D |
| La Porte | 21 mi east | 30 min | 29 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 37,983 | $235K | B |
| Webster | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 29 28 hotels · 1 motel | 12,507 | $281K | D− |
| Baytown | 26 mi east | 40 min | 49 30 hotels · 8 motels · 11 RV parks | 86,561 | $197K | D |
| Jersey Village | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 14 12 hotels · 2 motels | 7,729 | $347K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum
Places worth adding lie within 4 miles.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
3in town MuseumRothko Chapel
43 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Center
53 mi Stadium & arenaTDECU Stadium
64 mi Stadium & arenaShell Energy Stadium
7in town MuseumMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston496K visitors a year
8in town Stadium & arenaRice StadiumPhoto credits
Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · TDECU Stadium: Brian Reading, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shell Energy Stadium: HDFC PR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Judson Dunn from Houston, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rice Stadium: Amble, CC BY-SA 3.0
Before visiting Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum
Is Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum in Houston?
Yes. It’s inside Houston, TX.
When is the best time to visit Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–82°.
What is the closest airport to Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum?
William P. Hobby (HOU), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Lynn R. Lowrey Arboretum?
Houston (in town, 947 places to stay), Pasadena (16 mi, 30 places to stay) and Channelview (18 mi, 29 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Houston
People in Houston have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.