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Throughout Nichols Arboretum, called the "Arb" by locals and students and located near the University of Michigan''s central campus, you'll find many special places. The Arb has extensive but dispersed collections of native and exotic trees and shrubs masterfully crafted into a naturalistic landscape begun by O. C. Simonds in 1907. As you explore you'll find one of the richest landscapes in the region that presents vast panoramas, broad valleys, and intimate dales and glens. Special features of the Arb include the Peony Garden - the largest collection of heirloom peonies in North America - river settings, trails, a prairie, amphitheater, visitor center and more. Free admission.
Stacey W | August 2025
Take A Hike! Right on the University of Michigan’s Central Campus. What!?
"Hidden" in the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor's "Hill" area you'll find this Arboretum. It's a beautiful lush, green trail-filled area where you can get some exercise and find some inner peace...
Perfect_Fan_Food_Ser | May 2024
Great Local Find
This wonderful gift of nature is known locally as 'the Arb'.
This is an incredible find, subtly tucked away close to the central campus of the University of Michigan.
It's a fabulous display of...
ScotAlberta | May 2023
Beatiful Trails
Beautiful location along the Huron River with trails, parkland, a river and peonies! I was there early but could see that this can be spectacular when the flowers are blooming. Great location...
erica e | May 2022
Peaceful!
Enjoyed walking through but wasn't sure where trails led or how far I needed to go to reach certain points. Very scenic and relaxing.
Christy Z | October 2021
Breath Taking!
Fall foliage at it's BEST! Being from Houston, Texas we don't see this! We walked around to the water and it was BEAUTIFUL! I felt I was in some type of dream! If you have never been this is a MUST...
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