Matthaei Botanical Gardens - University of Michigan
1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Our 350 acres include four nature trails, mature woodlands, wetlands, ponds and a tall grass prairie. We have specialty gardens that feature a native Michigan woodland wildflower garden, a shade garden and a perennial and rose garden. The Herb Knot Garden features medicinal, fragrant, everlasting and culinary herbs. The conservatory contains tropical, warm temperature and desert plant species. We also have an Ethnobotanical Trail, a gateway garden of new world plants and a reconstructed wetland.
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Melissa B | August 2022
Something for everyone
Last time we were there, we spent about 4-5 hours there, even though the conservatories were closed. We walked about 5 miles around some of the trails and the outdoor gardens. There's a kid's garden...
Culture60205378816 | March 2023
Nice
Beautiful place, colorful I will back. It was a great day with temp in the 60s.. layout was great.. right off the highways and close to hotels
YoungandHonesty2022 | July 2022
Not Worth It
Not worth it. Not much to see. The parking should just be free to all since there's nothing much to see. I paid $5 for all day pass but it took me only 30 minutes there.
MidwestKathM | July 2022
Beautiful gardens to stroll, trails to walk, and art to enjoy!
Met a friend to spend some time together catching up. It was only my second visit, and many years since my first visit. Under the aegis of the University of Michigan, admission is free, so it begs...
Coyote-Travelerz | August 2021
The Great Outdoors
Due to COVID the buildings are closed on Friday (the day we went), which limits what guests can see to the trails.
That said, we enjoyed walking the trails for an hour and taking in nature.
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