Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
located in Dubuque, Iowa
The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is located at Marshall Park and comprises 52 acres of wonderful themed gardens to visit. Much of the maintenance work in the gardens is done by dedicated volunteers (nearly 400). Established in 1980, there are many wonderful gardens to visit including (as listed on the website): a Formal Rose Garden, English Knot and Formal Gardens, Herb Garden, McGreger's Children's Garden, Japanese Garden, Children's Flower and Vegetable Garden, Iowa State and All American Test Gardens, Annual and Perennial Gardens.
Other areas include the largest public Hosta garden in the United States (over 13,000 with 700 different varieties), an award winning Confier Collection, and a "Seed-Saver" display garden. From time to time, the gardens also most musical concerts.
The Dubuque Arboretum is available for rentals and is very popular with local residents for garden weddings. They ask for a very reasonable donation (under $300, with a pre-deposit necessary) in order to use the facility, which is generally located in the Lagen Gazebo area or the Packard Amphitheater.They allow the Garden Room on the main floor of the Heinemann Visitor Center to be used by the bridal party one hour before the ceremony begins. Contact them for more specifications.
Address:
3800 Arboretum Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001
Hours & Times:
May 1-Oct 31: Daily 7am-Dusk
Nov 1-May 1: Weekdays 10am-3pm
Closed: Thanksgiving, Xmas and New Year's Day
Admission:
Free (Donations welcomed)
Phone:
(563) 556-2100 Fax: (563) 556-2443
Visit the Official Website
3800 Arboretum Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001
Hours & Times:
May 1-Oct 31: Daily 7am-Dusk
Nov 1-May 1: Weekdays 10am-3pm
Closed: Thanksgiving, Xmas and New Year's Day
Admission:
Free (Donations welcomed)
Phone:
(563) 556-2100 Fax: (563) 556-2443
Visit the Official Website
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Please make sure to call the garden in advance to check for changes in times and availablity. Some gardens have seasonal hours only.
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