Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is a nature preserve near Valparaiso, Indiana in the United States. It lies in Union Township itself. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1998.
A garden inside Union Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 40" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Center Township is the nearest base
Center Township is 5 miles northeast, with 13 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1998
Taltree Arboretum and Gardens dates from 1998. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Each month’s highs and lows around Taltree Arboretum and Gardens are below.
Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is a nature preserve near Valparaiso, Indiana in the United States. The preserve has the largest collection of oak trees in Indiana and an award-winning garden railway.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 360 acres
- Established
- 1998
Hotels and campgrounds near Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Ross Township (41) and Merrillville (37), and Chicago has the most rooms in the area (382).
Chicago
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
2,731,585 people
38 mi northwest of Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Taltree Arboretum and Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | in town | — | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 9,494 | $358K | — |
| Ross Township | 8 mi west | 10 min | 41 38 hotels · 3 motels | 49,726 | $225K | — |
| Merrillville | 9 mi west | 15 min | 37 34 hotels · 3 motels | 37,407 | $211K | — |
| Center Township | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 13 10 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 47,315 | $305K | — |
| Valparaiso | 6 mi east | 10 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 35,177 | $267K | B+ |
| Portage Township | 9 mi north | 15 min | 13 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 48,733 | $219K | — |
| Portage | 10 mi north | 15 min | 13 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 38,634 | $224K | B− |
| Westchester Township | 14 mi north | 20 min | 12 7 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 21,022 | $266K | — |
| Chicago | 38 mi northwest | 1 hr | 382 320 hotels · 20 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 8 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,731,585 | $334K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
A wider trip can take in these, within 44 miles.
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaSoldier Field
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Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaRate Field
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaUnited Center
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37 mi MuseumField Museum of Natural History1.4M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Soldier Field: Photo by Joon Han Contact: [email protected], CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wrigley Field: Ryan Dickey, CC BY 2.0 · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Rate Field: User Enoch Lai on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · United Center: User:JeremyA, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Art Institute of Chicago: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · Indiana Dunes National Park: J. Crocker, Attribution · Field Museum of Natural History: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Good to know about Taltree Arboretum and Gardens
Is Taltree Arboretum and Gardens in Union Township?
Yes. It’s inside Union Township, IN.
When is the best time to visit Taltree Arboretum and Gardens?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Taltree Arboretum and Gardens?
Gary/Chicago (GYY), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 39 miles.
Where should I stay near Taltree Arboretum and Gardens?
Ross Township (8 mi, 41 places to stay), Merrillville (9 mi, 37 places to stay) and Center Township (5 mi, 13 places to stay).
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Start the conversation in Union Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.