Matthaei Botanical Gardens
The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens (300 acres, 121 hectares) includes botanical gardens, natural areas with trails, and several research-quality habitats and is part of the organization Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. You will find it in Ann Arbor Township. Close by, Michigan Stadium is 5 mi away.
A garden inside Ann Arbor Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 61" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Ann Arbor is the nearest base
Ann Arbor is 4 miles southwest, with 56 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens
The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens (300 acres, 121 hectares) includes botanical gardens, natural areas with trails, and several research-quality habitats and is part of the organization Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. Nichols Arboretum was established in 1907, and Matthaei Botanical Gardens in 1957. The two were combined under a unified administration in 2004.
The botanical gardens includes outdoor display gardens, the Gaffield Children's Garden, a 10,000+ square-foot conservatory, and natural areas with walking trails. The gardens are named after former Michigan regent Frederick C. Matthaei Sr. and his wife Mildred, who donated 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land.
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- University of Michigan
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- 1.8K a year
A base for Matthaei Botanical Gardens
The nearest towns with places to stay are Ann Arbor (56) and Romulus (41).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Matthaei Botanical Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Township | in town | — | — | 4,506 | $659K | — |
| Ann Arbor | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 56 44 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 122,233 | $453K | C |
| Romulus | 16 mi east | 25 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Canton Township | 9 mi east | 15 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 99,714 | $372K | B− |
| Ypsilanti Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 53,721 | $234K | — |
| Livonia | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 92,603 | $281K | C+ |
| Detroit | 29 mi east | 45 min | 97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 649,095 | $84K | D− |
| Novi | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 67,319 | $422K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Places worth adding lie within 52 miles.
Big draw15 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
32 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
2in town Park & preserveDomino's Farms
322 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
31 mi TheatreFox Theatre
51 mi LakeLake Saint Clair
44 mi LandmarkYpsilanti Water TowerPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Ypsilanti Water Tower: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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What people ask about Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Is Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor Township?
Yes. It’s inside Ann Arbor Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Matthaei Botanical Gardens?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
What is the closest airport to Matthaei Botanical Gardens?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 17 miles away.
Where should I stay near Matthaei Botanical Gardens?
Ann Arbor (4 mi, 56 places to stay), Romulus (16 mi, 41 places to stay) and Canton Township (9 mi, 14 places to stay).
From people who live in Ann Arbor Township
No one has shared advice yet; Ann Arbor Township’s Town Square takes questions.
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