University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington, Kentucky, USA. — Photo: Daderot · CC0Source

A garden to visit

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

01 / Make a day of it

Plan your visit.

Find your way there, then check the garden’s site for the latest before you leave.

Visit the garden’s site ↗ Directions ↗

Saved gardens →

02 / Through your lens

Photographing here.

Bring a camera, and make room for the moment.

Before you shoot

Casual photos are welcome.

A permit is required for some photography.

Casual personal photos are welcome; professional portraits and special occasion shoots require a permit.

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Gather in the garden

Host an event.

Planning a gathering? Tell us what you have in mind.

Ask about events

Planning something special?

Ask about a visit, your way.

Tell us what you are planning for The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky. Your note goes to the Gardenhopping team, not directly to the garden. An authorized operator may share it with the garden or a relevant partner to help respond. It is not automatically sent to them.