Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum
located in Paris, Kentucky
This Nanine Clay Wallis Home and Arboretum is a historical building and collection of surrounding trees that was built in 1851. It now serves as the headquarters for the Garden Club of Kentucky, of which Wallis was the founder and former president.
The arboretum does not charge a free and it is open to the public with tours. It features some amazing varieties of trees (some of which were planted as early as the 1850s, when the house was built) including Gingkos, Red Oak, Poplar, Sugar Maple and Linden. The house and grounds comprise 7 acres of over 70 varieties of trees, in addition to traditional gardens such as rose, herb and day-lily as well as a reflecting pool and pavillion.
The house and grounds are available for rental for events - please contact the gardens for more information on this.
Address:
616 Pleasant St.
Paris, Kentucky
Hours & Times:
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: 12-6pm
Admission:
Free
Phone:
(859) 987-6158
Visit the Official Website
616 Pleasant St.
Paris, Kentucky
Hours & Times:
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: 12-6pm
Admission:
Free
Phone:
(859) 987-6158
Visit the Official Website
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