Things To Do
Snyder Building (pictured above)
Say hi to the groom and bride! Or not, and just sneak by to check out the conservatory.
Rose Garden
Enjoy many varieties of roses, other flowers, and some water features along the way. Less than a 5 minute walk from behind Snyder Building.
Sensory Garden
A collection of colors, textures, and scents - oolala. Located near the Rose Garden, it has it's own parking lot.
Wildflower Garden (our favorite)
Take the opportunity to view the native species of Minnesota, this includes our state flower, the Show Lady's Slipper (which should be in-bloom)! Located just past the sensory garden.
Japanese Garden
"Seisui Tei contains 20 different kinds of trees, 24 types of shrubs and 3 different ground covers." A short walk, to the right of the Oswald Visitor Center.
Maze Garden
If you get lost.. then that's just sad.
Farm at the Arboretum - plus the Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center
Located on one of the far edges of the arboretum. This has its own entrance, visitor's center, and parking lot, along with crop gardens and a scenic overlook.
Art Exhibitions
View the current exhibits of MN artists. Our favorites right now are "Portraits of the Plots: Biodiversity at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve" and "Symbiosis in Nature: Sculptures by Annie Mariano".
Take a Hike
A variety of trails - ranging from 0.5 - 3 miles. You can also drive some of these.
& there's so much more!
Including but not limited to the Chinese Garden, Fern Walk, and Hosta Glade.