Nichols Arboretum
Nichols Arboretum, locally known as the Arb, is an arboretum on the campus of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its origins go back to 1907. Worth the trip, Michigan Stadium is 1.7 mi off.
A garden inside Ann Arbor
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 61" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Ann Arbor
Nichols Arboretum is inside Ann Arbor, which has 56 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 32 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1907
Nichols Arboretum dates from 1907. About ↓
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, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Here are the months at Nichols Arboretum, with their weather.
Nichols Arboretum
Nichols Arboretum, locally known as the Arb, is an arboretum on the campus of the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Arb is located adjacent to the Huron River, and features over 400 species, including 110 species of trees, in a varied, hilly landscape. A signature feature of Nichols Arboretum is the W. E. Upjohn Peony Garden, which features the largest collection of heirloom peonies in North America.
Nichols Arboretum was designed by noted American landscape gardener and University of Michigan alumnus O. C. Simonds, and opened in 1907. The 128-acre (52 ha) arboretum is named for Esther Connor Nichols and her husband Walter, who donated part of the land for the arboretum in 1906.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 128 acres
- Established
- 1907
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Towns to stay in near Nichols Arboretum
The first towns with rooms are Ann Arbor (56) and Romulus (41).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Nichols Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | in town | — | 56 44 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 122,233 | $453K | C |
| Romulus | 19 mi east | 30 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Canton Township | 12 mi east | 20 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 99,714 | $372K | B− |
| Ypsilanti Township | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 53,721 | $234K | — |
| Pittsfield Township | 5 mi south | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 40,265 | $401K | C |
| Ypsilanti | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 19,766 | $233K | D |
| Livonia | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 92,603 | $281K | C+ |
| Novi | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 67,319 | $422K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Nichols Arboretum
Each of these is within 55 miles.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
35 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
23 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
325 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
35 mi TheatreFox Theatre
55 mi LakeLake Saint Clair
46 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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Nichols Arboretum, answered
Is Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor?
Yes. It’s inside Ann Arbor, MI.
When is the best time to visit Nichols Arboretum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Nichols Arboretum from Detroit?
About 32 miles east of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Nichols Arboretum?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 19 miles away.
Where should I stay near Nichols Arboretum?
Ann Arbor (in town, 56 places to stay), Romulus (19 mi, 41 places to stay) and Canton Township (12 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips from Ann Arbor
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