[2025 Boston Attraction] Travel Guide for Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (Updated Feb)

The Arnold Arboretum is located at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It was founded in 1872 and covers an area of ​​265 acres. This is a paradise for plant lovers😍. The park collects and displays a rich variety of shrubs and vines, with more than 4,000 species and more than 15,000 trees, mainly concentrated in North America and East Asia. Whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, each season has its own unique beauty. Autumn is particularly intoxicating, and the colorful leaves are like a gorgeous coat for the botanical garden. Various colors such as golden ginkgo and fiery red maple leaves are intertwined together to form a beautiful picture scroll🖼. Moreover, the leaves here are of different shapes, and each one seems to be telling the story of autumn📖. This place is not only a piece of natural beauty, but also plays an important role in the field of plant research. It is a botanical garden dedicated to tree research, aiming to improve people's knowledge about the biology and evolution of woody plants. In the past, it also organized or funded many expeditions and collection activities to China or East Asia, attracting many Chinese students to come to study or experiment. Pioneers such as Chen Huanyong, Qian Chongshu and Hu Xianqi stayed here. Their footprints have had a profound impact on the development of Chinese botany and botanical gardens. Arnold Arboretum is open to the public free of charge, from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year🎉, and daily admission is always free. If it is your first visit, don’t worry about getting lost or missing the beautiful scenery. Free guided tours are provided regularly. The guides can lead tourists to the most beautiful scenic spots in the park and introduce the unique charm of each tree in detail. There is also a self-guided "Fruits of Autumn" walking course, which allows everyone to freely experience the fragrance and colors of autumn in a leisurely stroll. In addition, the second Sunday in May every year is "Lilac Sunday", which is the only day of the year when you can have a picnic in the Botanical Garden. Visitors from all over the world will gather here to enjoy a delicious picnic🥪. Arnold Arboretum is a great place to visit whether you want to get close to nature, relax, or explore plant knowledge💕