Slayton Arboretum
Slayton Arboretum, 14 acres (5.7 hectares), is an arboretum located adjacent to the campus of Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. It goes back to 1922. The mildest months are May to September, with highs of 69–82°F.
A garden inside Hillsdale
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 44" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Hillsdale
Slayton Arboretum is inside Hillsdale, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 84 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1922
Slayton Arboretum dates from 1922. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Slayton Arboretum
Slayton Arboretum, 14 acres (5.7 hectares), is an arboretum located adjacent to the campus of Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. It is privately owned but open to the public.
Although the site's use by the College students dates back to at least the 1860s, the Arboretum began in 1922 when Mr. and Mrs. George A. Slayton donated 14 acres (5.7 hectares) to Hillsdale College. By 1924, the first donated plantings were in place, led by Professor Bertram A. Barber. A pond was excavated in 1928, and a field station, a hillside rock garden, waterfall, and pump house were added in 1929. In the early 1930s two bridges were added, and an amphitheater built in the late 1930s on the site of a former gravel pit.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1922
Towns to stay in near Slayton Arboretum
Lodging nearby is in Hillsdale (6) and Cambria Township (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Slayton Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | in town | — | 6 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,002 | $131K | B− |
| Cambria Township | 6 mi south | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 2,547 | $191K | — |
| Jonesville | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 2,175 | $163K | C |
| Woodstock Township 22% vacation homes | 18 mi east | 25 min | 10 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 3,578 | $230K | — |
| Coldwater | 19 mi west | 30 min | 10 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 14,216 | $138K | C |
| Somerset Township | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 4 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 4,606 | $251K | A |
| Pulaski Township | 13 mi north | 20 min | 4 4 campgrounds | 1,879 | $178K | — |
| Jefferson Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 3,037 | $148K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Slayton Arboretum
These lie within 59 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw51 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
55 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
52 mi Theme parkAir Zoo
58 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
56 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
56 mi LandmarkYpsilanti Water Tower
58 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo
57 mi LandmarkFort MeigsPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ypsilanti Water Tower: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Meigs: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0
Asked about Slayton Arboretum
Is Slayton Arboretum in Hillsdale?
Yes. It’s inside Hillsdale, MI.
When is the best time to visit Slayton Arboretum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
How far is Slayton Arboretum from Detroit?
About 84 miles east of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Slayton Arboretum?
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express (TOL), about 49 miles away. The nearest big hub is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 68 miles.
Where should I stay near Slayton Arboretum?
Hillsdale (in town, 6 places to stay), Cambria Township (6 mi, 6 places to stay) and Jonesville (3 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Hillsdale
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