Shaw Nature Reserve
Shaw Nature Reserve, formerly known as Shaw Arboretum, is a 2,400 acres (9.7 km2) private non-profit nature reserve located in Gray Summit, Missouri, that is operated as an extension of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Add Mid America Adventure, 8.3 mi away, to a visit. The months with the kindest weather are April, May, September and October, at 68–80°F.
A garden, 1 mi south of Gray Summit
Villa Ridge is the nearest base
Villa Ridge is 3 miles west, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Shaw Nature Reserve
Shaw Nature Reserve, formerly known as Shaw Arboretum, is a 2,400 acres (9.7 km2) private non-profit nature reserve located in Gray Summit, Missouri, that is operated as an extension of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
The first piece of land, 1,300 acres (5.3 km2), was purchased in 1925 when pollution from coal smoke in St. Louis threatened the Garden's live plant collection, especially the orchid collection. The orchids were moved to what was then known as the Gray Summit Extension in 1926. The pollution in St. Louis decreased with the waning use of coal for heat, making it unnecessary to move the rest of the live plant collection. The Garden made five more land purchases between 1926 and 1977 amounting to the Nature Reserve's current size of 2,444 acres (9.89 km2).
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- 1.1K a year
Nights near Shaw Nature Reserve
The closest lodging is in Augusta (11) and Villa Ridge (5).
Augusta
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
265 people
7 mi northwest of Shaw Nature Reserve
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Shaw Nature Reserve | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 11 2 hotels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 265 | $363K | — |
| Villa Ridge | 3 mi west | 5 min | 5 1 motel · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 2,835 | $167K | — |
| Eureka | 10 mi east | 15 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 13,422 | $379K | B+ |
| Washington | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 11 4 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 15,906 | $232K | C+ |
| Chesterfield | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 campground | 49,309 | $473K | B |
| Pacific | 4 mi east | 5 min | 3 3 hotels | 7,824 | $249K | B− |
| Maryland Heights | 25 mi northeast | 40 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Defiance | 11 mi north | 15 min | 5 5 inns & B&Bs | 63 | $513K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Within 45 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw43 mi State parkCahokia
18 mi Theme parkMid America Adventure
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
35 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
36 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
43 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
35 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
44 mi Ancient sitePiasaPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Piasa: Burfalcy, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions before you go
What town is Shaw Nature Reserve near?
Gray Summit, MO, about 1 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Shaw Nature Reserve?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Shaw Nature Reserve?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 31 miles away.
Where should I stay near Shaw Nature Reserve?
Augusta (7 mi, 11 places to stay), Villa Ridge (3 mi, 5 places to stay) and Eureka (10 mi, 9 places to stay).
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