Walter Hunnewell Arboretum
The H. H. Hunnewell estate in Wellesley, Massachusetts was the country home of H. H. Hunnewell (1810–1902), containing over 500 species of woody plants in 53 families. Further out, Fenway Park is 12 mi away. For mild weather, aim for May, June, August, September and October (63–83°F highs).
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A garden inside Wellesley
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 46" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Natick is the nearest base
Natick is 2 miles west, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Here are the months at Walter Hunnewell Arboretum, with their weather.
Walter Hunnewell Arboretum
The H. H. Hunnewell estate in Wellesley, Massachusetts was the country home of H. H. Hunnewell (1810–1902), containing over 500 species of woody plants in 53 families. The estate remains in the family, and includes the first (1854) topiary garden in the United States, featuring intricate geometrically clipped native Eastern white pine and Eastern arborvitae. A collection of specialty greenhouses feature over 1,000 plant species. The estate has been cared for by six generations of the Hunnewell family.
The property is located within the Hunnewell Estates Historic District, on Washington Street in southwest Wellesley, near Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Garden
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Nights near Walter Hunnewell Arboretum
Lodging nearby is in Wellesley (3) and Boston (199).
- 1Fenway Park
- 2Gillette Stadium
- 3Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- 4Walden Pond
- 5Harvard Stadium
- 6Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Walter Hunnewell Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 31,239 | $1,583K | A |
| Boston | 15 mi east | 25 min | 199 158 hotels · 29 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 672,973 | $732K | D |
| Cambridge | 12 mi northeast | 15 min | 30 20 hotels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 122,588 | $1,092K | D |
| Newton | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 90,741 | $1,265K | A− |
| Brookline | 9 mi east | 15 min | 19 10 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs | 63,414 | $1,247K | B+ |
| Natick | 2 mi west | 5 min | 10 7 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 36,969 | $821K | B− |
| Framingham | 7 mi west | 10 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 73,021 | $627K | C+ |
| Waltham | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 campground | 65,037 | $749K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Walter Hunnewell Arboretum
Each of these is within 57 miles.
Big draw112 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw214 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw311 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Big draw32 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
411 mi LakeWalden Pond
511 mi Stadium & arenaHarvard Stadium
612 mi MuseumMuseum of Fine Arts Boston477K visitors a year
Big draw56 mi MuseumThe BreakersPhoto credits
Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Harvard Stadium: Nick Allen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Museum of Fine Arts Boston: Martin~jawiki at Japanese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
A visit to Walter Hunnewell Arboretum: questions
Is Walter Hunnewell Arboretum in Wellesley?
Yes. It’s inside Wellesley, MA.
When is the best time to visit Walter Hunnewell Arboretum?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Walter Hunnewell Arboretum?
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 16 miles.
Where should I stay near Walter Hunnewell Arboretum?
Boston (15 mi, 199 places to stay), Cambridge (12 mi, 30 places to stay) and Newton (6 mi, 16 places to stay).
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