Mast Arboretum
Mast Arboretum is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) arboretum and botanical garden on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, one of 4 main gardens on the campus. The pick nearby is Old Stone Fort Museum, 0.2 mi off. Its mildest months, February, March, April, October and November, bring highs of 64–79°F.
A garden inside Nacogdoches
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 98 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Nacogdoches
Mast Arboretum is inside Nacogdoches, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
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Mast Arboretum
Mast Arboretum is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) arboretum and botanical garden on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, one of 4 main gardens on the campus. The arboretum is open daily without charge.
The arboretum began in 1985 as a landscape plant materials class project, and has grown its collections through exchanges with the Arnold Arboretum, the United States National Arboretum, the North Carolina State University Arboretum, and others.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 10 acres
- Owner
- Stephen F. Austin State University
Places to stay near Mast Arboretum
Nearest for a night are Nacogdoches (27) and Lufkin (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mast Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches | in town | — | 27 21 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 32,500 | $186K | C |
| Lufkin | 21 mi south | 30 min | 25 16 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 34,350 | $180K | D |
| Appleby | 7 mi north | 10 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 553 | $209K | — |
| Redland | 15 mi south | 25 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 866 | $154K | — |
| Garrison | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 833 | $91K | — |
| Center | 30 mi northeast | 45 min | 10 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 5,246 | $83K | D |
| Huntington | 24 mi south | 35 min | 5 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks | 2,157 | $109K | A− |
| Hudson | 22 mi south | 35 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 5,328 | $172K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Mast Arboretum
Pair a visit with these, within 66 miles.
1in town MuseumOld Stone Fort Museum
230 mi MuseumCaddo Mounds State Historic Site318 mi Zoo & aquariumEllen Trout Zoo
65 mi Zoo & aquariumCaldwell Zoo
64 mi GardenRose Garden Center64 mi MuseumMansfield State Historic Site
58 mi MuseumMuseum for East Texas Culture
63 mi MuseumDiscovery Science PlacePhoto credits
Old Stone Fort Museum: Ernest Mettendorf, Public domain · Caddo Mounds State Historic Site: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Caldwell Zoo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rose Garden Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Museum for East Texas Culture: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Discovery Science Place: Paul M. Budd, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Mast Arboretum: the answers
Is Mast Arboretum in Nacogdoches?
Yes. It’s inside Nacogdoches, TX.
When is the best time to visit Mast Arboretum?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 64–79°.
What is the closest airport to Mast Arboretum?
East Texas Regional (GGG), about 53 miles away. The nearest big hub is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 120 miles.
Where should I stay near Mast Arboretum?
Nacogdoches (in town, 27 places to stay), Lufkin (21 mi, 25 places to stay) and Appleby (7 mi, 3 places to stay).
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