Arboretum at Penn State Reviews

This was the first time I've been here and it's honestly amazing. There is a huge variety of plants. The care they're tend with is obvious. I'm looking forward to coming back multiple times to see the different blooms as the seasons progress. There are a lot of little areas to sit at and a few water features to enjoy. There's also an area for gatherings--there was a wedding that was set up when we arrived today. The hardscaping is very well done and was an added pleasure.

Beautiful place to walk around and get a little peace of mind

Pretty awesome, went with my wife and had a wonderful evening! Also great for Pokemon Go in case you're wondering.

Olli class tour today. Beautiful weather but tulips are finished.

Map is misleading. It's a classical concert evening but cannot hear most of the acoustic music, especially flute, because of conversations and yelling children and dodging bicycles. Gardens obviously planted just today. Sun is setting directly into the eyes of the concert audience. Pleasant temperature. OK if you like crowds.

Unknown treasure on a nice day for folks of all ages. Been in SC 1000x and never stopped but will definitely go back

I LOVE the Arboretum. It's a little pocket of peace, purity, and nature in an otherwise crowded college town. The Arboretum has an abundance and a vast assortment of different types of trees, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and pretty much any other type of plant you can think of. It's tended to extremely well, and I've never seen a dying plant there. Everything is always in bloom and beautiful, and the decorations and organization are beautiful. It's one of my favorite places to go on a warm, sunny day, and a wonderful picnic spot!

So peaceful! A great place to walk, or bring kids to play.

Very nice place to visit to feel at peace. Extremely beautiful when in bloom

Best thing to do in state college of you're not into sports and hunting.

Absolutely beautiful, and an awesome free place to bring kids! They have water play and sand play areas, so be sure to dress accordingly. Lots of morning programs for kids too, like origami and other little crafts. Yoga on Tuesdays, too, which is adorable. One of our favorite places around!

Wonderful. Magical. Inspirational. A delight for the entire family. Our 4 generations enjoyed it all.

Beautiful and relaxing year round. There are some nice hiking/running trails behind the arboretum.

Scenic spot to wander, gather with friends, work/homework, photography and more. A lot of unique plant varieties with seating areas, and large expansion portions under construction.

Best place to go in State college if you want to experience the serenity of the nature. There is a trail as well which I will recommend too. You can easily see deers on the trail.

Love the place. Nice for family especially in the summer and warm spring.

We enjoyed going with friends through this beautiful place. I would highly recommend taking some time to visit here.

Beautiful quiet place with a child's area the keeps their interest.

Very nice and charming place, an oasis in the making. Kids loved the children garden, where they were able to play different music instruments. The cave especially impressed them. A lot of quite corners where one can sit and relax, read a book, meditate. Clean toilet was a plus too.

Even though fall temperatures are scattering leaves and taking colorful blooms from our gardens, this special place at Penn State continues to show it's beauty. Should be amazing come spring when warmer temperatures will again find their way to State College, PA and the Penn State University Park campus. Looking forward to seeing what beauty this place offers come March, April, and May.

A large open area wooded park with manicured lawns and carefully landscaped segments, each with different themes and attractions. The children's section has several charming and well thought out parts that are easy for all ages to use and offer an enjoyable escape.

This place is so beautiful. It's totally worth a stop.

Lots of variety and a fun place to roam around with or without kids. I wasn't too crazy about the man-made rocks.

A descent place to visit. Best time to visit is beginning of spring when there are tulips and other flowers. Pleasant. It has some nice exhibits, musical instruments etc.

Beautiful and family friendly! Lots of interactive play areas for kids.

My children had so much fun in the children's area we made it a point to visit again before leaving town.

Wish it were there 39 years ago, but we wouldn't have had the same appreciation for decorative home flora then, would we!

Beautiful place. So glad to live within 5 minutes if it. How lucky are we?

This is a very relaxing place first time i have ever been here and its beautiful very clean well maintained and the people that are there are very polite there is parking for handicap and if your in a wheel chair you can still get to everything they are also in the process of expanding and from what I seen it will be even greater it took about am hour to walk through and see everything so after everything else is done it will be even longer and they also have a kid area too little things that are hands on I'm not going to go into detail you have to see it for yourself all in all great place to come and enjoy mother nature

Awesome place to bring your kids, beautiful and spacious. Totally want to see a wedding here!

I love this place, and can't wait for their future expansions and changes. It's a great way to get some sun, see some beautiful plants, and relax

Great garden walk. Free. Relaxing. Take away some ideas or just take in the beauty.

Great place to go on a late spring day and take all in and a calm saunter

I mountain bike to this location with friends almost every week. The Arboretum trailheads connect to the Bellefonte Central Rail Trail and are well maintained along with the Arboretum. Plus, I got to see some cool flowers that they plant here that I've never seen before. Good place to come and chill.

Beautiful place if you we stopping by in state college you have to go here there is no way you should ever miss an opportunity to go here.

The nices place in Pennsylvania nice job Penn State

The arboretum is a great stop year-round. The staff do an amazing job keeping the place in top condition, and the area for kids in the back is so much fun to walk through -even as an adult. Every time I go back I find something new! Keep track of time as it flies by with the giant sundial sculpture that points towards the center of the arboretum.
This will be a wonderful place for years to come! The trees that have been planted are still quite young, but I dream of coming back to see the place surrounded by tall trees.

This goes without mentioning the peaceful trails behind the arboretum! -bonus points if you find the midevil garden :)

For parking, go to the main building and take a parking pass to stick in your car if you are there for any length of time.

Go there after a rain and see the topographic map fill up with water and flowing streams. The mountain ranges are represented by the boulders in case that wasn't clear.

This place is amazing, but don't go after dark, the night time policy is strictly enforced by the police. But if you happen to be there after the sun falls from the sky, it is a wonderful place close to campus to do some stargazing ^_^

Beautiful this time of year. My wife, I, and our young kids all love going to this place! The kids garden is so fun.

Amazing experience. Kids and grandparents had a great time. It is beautifully maintained and the children's area is wonderful

A must see when in State College, especially for those interested in nature, gardens and plants. It is amazing what has been created. A great place to bring children or grandchildren.

I love coming here, all different seasons. Always beautiful.

Wonderful place to take the kids!!!! Will visit more often!!

This always-changing seasonal attraction is more than just a garden, it is a horticultural experience. Every season has something beautiful to see and each time you visit there is a new discovery. Absolutely gorgeous location for a wedding, photoshoot or relaxation spot.

Beautiful place for a walk, a date. a wedding. A picnic...anything!!

Some sort of food service would be nice. Awesome place though. Highly recommend.

Very beautiful and quiet place. Great for meditation or just spending some quiet time.

This place is just so beautiful, it is a great place to go and escape the craziness that is everyday life.

What a hidden gem this place is! For years we've driven or walked by without stopping and we're so sorry we didn't explore it sooner! Exquisitely maintained and so much nicer than anticipated. The children's garden is wonderful!

Just visited it in December during it's ugly time, and it was beautiful. I can't wait to see it when it is in full bloom.

Very peacefull! Full of neat, and friendly people. It was hard to leave

It is Child-friendly and provides educational opportunities.

I debated between giving the Arboretum a four and a five, but I settled on five because I live in the area and realized I am a bit spoiled by my surroundings. It's a great place to go for a walk, and a perfect spot to take the kids to play as there are a number of activities outside for them.