Arboretums

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Features more than 400 varieties of trees and many special gardens, including hostas, herbs, a trial garden, Buck Rose garden, and a children’s garden.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
10-5 Mon.-Sat., 1-4 Sun., June-Sep. Tours by appointment.
Address
1927 E. Orange Rd.
Phone
319-226-4966
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.cedarnet.org/gardens
Map
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