Arnold Arboretum Tour

From the parking area at the Hunnewell Building off Arborway, head southwest (away from Arborway) toward the Linden Path on your right. This path dives into the trees toward the Larz Anderson Bonsai Collection (open mid-April - early November) and Dana Greenhouse. Turn left (south) and then right (west) toward !Bussey Hill, with the option to take the Bussey Hill path to the summit. Continue along Valley Road, and look for the Conifer Path on your right, which connects with Bussey St. From here, continue south onto the paved Peters Hill Rd. pathway as it circles around the southernmost section of the arboretum. Back at Bussey St., head northeast onto the paved Hemlock Hill Rd. pathway along Bussey Brook. At the next intersection with Valley Rd., continue straight across onto the Beech Path. At the end of the Beech Path, turn right toward Dawson Pond, linking up with the Forest Hills/Meadow Rd Walking Path. Passing groups of maple, willow, and cork, you'll see the meadow on your right as you retrace your steps to the Hunnewell Building.

Established in 1872 when the property was deeded to Harvard University with instructions to create and support an arboretum in honor of the previous property holder, James Arnold.