McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, also known as the Redding Arboretum, are located within Turtle Bay Exploration Park, in Redding, California. First among the places near it is Turtle Bay Exploration Park, at 0.3 mi. For mild weather, aim for March, April, May, October and November (64–82°F highs).
A garden inside Redding
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 97–99°, and about 98 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Redding
McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is inside Redding, which has 63 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Redding Municipal (RDD) has airline service, about 8 miles from McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, also known as the Redding Arboretum, are located within Turtle Bay Exploration Park, in Redding, California. The gardens opened on May 30, 2005, and cover 300 acres (120 hectares), including 200 acres (80 hectares) of undeveloped arboretum and 20 acres (8 hectares) of botanical garden that span the Sacramento River.
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Hotels and campgrounds near McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
For a bed close by, look to Redding (63) and Anderson (9).
Lakehead
577 people · 26% vacation homes
21 mi north of McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | in town | — | 63 36 hotels · 12 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 94,092 | $382K | — |
| Anderson | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 11,131 | $283K | D |
| Mountain Gate | 9 mi north | 15 min | 5 1 motel · 4 RV parks | 742 | $210K | — |
| Lakehead 26% vacation homes | 21 mi north | 30 min | 13 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 577 | $272K | — |
| Jones Valley | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 1,122 | $197K | — |
| Red Bluff | 30 mi south | 45 min | 30 12 hotels · 9 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 14,404 | $300K | D− |
| Lewiston | 24 mi west | 35 min | 14 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,020 | $310K | — |
| Shasta | 5 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,387 | $396K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Places worth adding lie within 58 miles.
Big draw57 mi MountainMount Shasta
51 mi National ParkLassen Volcanic National Park505K visitors a year
47 mi MountainLassen Peak
48 mi WaterfallBurney Falls
1in town MuseumTurtle Bay Exploration Park
31 mi National forestShasta–Trinity National Forest
2in town TheatreCascade Theatre
45 mi WaterfallMossbrae FallsPhoto credits
Mount Shasta: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lassen Volcanic National Park: en:User:Mav, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lassen Peak: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Burney Falls: Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Turtle Bay Exploration Park: DimiTalen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Shasta–Trinity National Forest: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cascade Theatre: Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mossbrae Falls: Pinecar at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Planning a visit to McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Is McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Redding?
Yes. It’s inside Redding, CA.
When is the best time to visit McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 64–82°.
What is the closest airport to McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens?
Redding Municipal (RDD), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 138 miles.
Where should I stay near McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens?
Redding (in town, 63 places to stay), Anderson (11 mi, 9 places to stay) and Mountain Gate (9 mi, 5 places to stay).
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