The Gardens at SIUE
The Gardens at SIUE is a botanical garden on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Head to Edwardsville Township to see it. For a second stop, Cahokia is 11 mi away.
A garden inside Edwardsville Township
You can stay in Edwardsville Township
The Gardens at SIUE is inside Edwardsville Township, which has 10 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
Here is how the weather at The Gardens at SIUE changes month by month.
The Gardens at SIUE
The Gardens at SIUE is a botanical garden on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). It originated as an arboretum and occupies a 35 acres (14 ha) tract of the university's 2,660 acres (1,080 ha) campus at Edwardsville, Illinois. It serves as a twofold function as a living laboratory dedicated in support of the educational and research missions of the university and as a place of beauty for the university community to share with the general public. In light of this duality, the gardens' master plan calls for the creation of a "public garden featuring spectacular horticulture, event spaces, areas for social gatherings and contemplative gardens" to be continuously enhanced over the coming years. The Gardens at SIUE was recognized by the Missouri Botanical Gardens as a "Signature Garden" until the MOBOT program was discontinued.
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Where to stay near The Gardens at SIUE
Places to stay start in Edwardsville Township (10) and Edwardsville (7).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Monks Mound
- 5Gateway Arch
- 6Piasa
- 7Enterprise Center
- 8Energizer Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From The Gardens at SIUE | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville Township | in town | — | 10 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 40,258 | $282K | — |
| Edwardsville | in town | — | 7 7 hotels | 26,463 | $300K | A− |
| St. Louis | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Chouteau Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 15 5 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 7,428 | $101K | — |
| Caseyville Township | 13 mi south | 20 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
| Collinsville Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 35,276 | $193K | — |
| Pontoon Beach | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 5,887 | $145K | C |
| Alton | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 14 10 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 25,013 | $104K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Each of these is within 18 miles.
Big draw111 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw216 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
317 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
411 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
516 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
613 mi Ancient sitePiasa
717 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
817 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer ParkPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, 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 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Piasa: Burfalcy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting The Gardens at SIUE: the answers
Is The Gardens at SIUE in Edwardsville Township?
Yes. It’s inside Edwardsville Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit The Gardens at SIUE?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
What is the closest airport to The Gardens at SIUE?
Scott AFB/Midamerica (BLV), about 20 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 21 miles.
Where should I stay near The Gardens at SIUE?
St. Louis (18 mi, 99 places to stay), Chouteau Township (6 mi, 15 places to stay) and Edwardsville Township (in town, 10 places to stay).
Ask people in Edwardsville Township
Ask a question, or answer one, in Edwardsville Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.