Missouri State Arboretum
The Missouri State Arboretum is on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and contains more than 111 species of trees. It is in Polk Township. Pleasant highs of 64–83°F mark the mildest months, April, May, June, September and October.
A garden inside Polk Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 15" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Polk Township
Missouri State Arboretum is inside Polk Township, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Kansas City
Kansas City is about 87 miles south (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 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Missouri State Arboretum
The Missouri State Arboretum is on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri and contains more than 111 species of trees.
Northwest has long billed itself as the "most beautiful state university campus" in the state of Missouri thanks to its landscaped tree-lined campus. The campus design was inspired by the Forest Park design for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair which evolved into the campus for Washington University.
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Hotels and campgrounds near Missouri State Arboretum
The closest lodging is in Polk Township (13) and Maryville (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Missouri State Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Township | in town | — | 13 11 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 13,673 | $213K | — |
| Maryville | in town | — | 11 10 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 10,092 | $189K | C+ |
| Quitman | 10 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 27 | — | — |
| Green Township | 11 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 210 | $158K | — |
| Jackson Township | 11 mi east | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 919 | $151K | — |
| Stanberry | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,168 | $98K | — |
| Cooper Township | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,784 | $141K | — |
| Clarinda | 28 mi north | 40 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 5,273 | $114K | B− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Within 68 miles you can add these well-known places.
54 mi LandmarkAdam-ondi-Ahman40 mi MuseumGlore Psychiatric Museum
68 mi LandmarkU.S. Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery
41 mi MuseumPony Express Museum
41 mi TheatreMissouri Theatre
43 mi GardenItha T. Krumme Memorial ArboretumPhoto credits
Adam-ondi-Ahman: Own work by Americasroof (Transfered by Jeneme), CC BY-SA 3.0 · U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery: Gorsedwa at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pony Express Museum: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Missouri Theatre: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Itha T. Krumme Memorial Arboretum: Kenraiz, Krzysztof Ziarnek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Know before you visit Missouri State Arboretum
Is Missouri State Arboretum in Polk Township?
Yes. It’s inside Polk Township, MO.
When is the best time to visit Missouri State Arboretum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Missouri State Arboretum from Kansas City and Omaha?
About 87 miles south of Kansas City and about 88 miles northwest of Omaha, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Missouri State Arboretum?
Kansas City (MCI), about 73 miles away.
Where should I stay near Missouri State Arboretum?
Polk Township (in town, 13 places to stay), Maryville (in town, 11 places to stay) and Stanberry (21 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Polk Township
Questions and tips go in Polk Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.