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Morris Arboretum

100 Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-5777
Ranked #11 of 258 attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveler Description: The Morris Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit for those who love trees, plants, beautiful landscapes and interesting sculpture.  The grounds are... more »
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Philadelphia, PA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Cool place, free for Penn students and grads...otherwise be ready to pay...alot! The gardens are peaceful and the variety of trees is impressive. Only problems would be the accessibility to public transit and lack of food...if you are taking the bus, be prepared to walk about a mile along a busy sun-parched avenue...its safe to say, you need to drive... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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My wife and I were looking for something to do outside on a beautiful sunny April day and came across the Morris Arboretum. We decided to go in order to be among the many gardens, picturesque scenery and to escape from the hustle and bustle of life. What we found when we arrived at Morris Arboretum was an oasis of... More

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Haddonfield, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

nice place to stroll through horticulture. the outdoor train displays are really nice. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

The seasonal plantings make this a beatiful place to visit throughout the year. A great train exhibit on the grounds is a special treat> More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This lovely green space tucked away in the City---is very quaint and very beautiful. Lots of walking paths to take a stroll among the many gardens. The volunteers are very helpful and informative, and you can find nice little gifts( in the gift shop) at reasonable prices. Highly recommend. More

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Syracuse, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

A ramble through the Arboretum capped a perfect family celebration on Easter Day. A wonderful place for family members of all ages to enjoy nature, learn tree names, and experience the wonders of all the blooming trees and flowers. The "Out on a Limb" Tree Adventure proved to be a great place to take photos of the toddlers and infants... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Philadelphia is a city with many beautiful parks but this is one of Philadelphia's best. Well organized and well marked it is a great way to get exercise and enjoy an afternoon More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

I haven't been in over 5 years, but they diversity and groundskeeping is top notch. More

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Glenside, Pennsylvania, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

I love to take walks around the arboretum on nice days. I really appreciate that they offer student discounts and military discounts so that my boyfriend and I can afford a relaxing day out in this beautiful setting. More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

We were staying in Costa Del Sol and booked a trip brough the hotel to go to Tangiers for the day. We were picked up by th tour bus,taken to Tarifa,where we caught the ferry to Tangiers. There. There stops along the way,camel rides,Kaz Bar and lunch,then the markets on the way out. It was a great full day out,... More

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