Formerly the site of resort hotels where Cleveland’s wealthy residents escaped the summer heat, Little Mountain is now home to towering white pines, diverse plant communities, unique geological formations, and abundant wildlife. Guided tours are hosted a few times each year.
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Little Mountain is one of Holden’s two National Natural Landmarks, and visitation is limited to protect our guests and the mountain’s wildlife.
Chef Ben Bebenroth of Spice Hospitality Group has created a Grab + Go café featuring delicious, convenient meals in the Holden Arboretum Visitor Center. Satisfying salads , easy snacks, treats, and beverages... more
Immerse yourself amongst a beautiful plant group as you stroll through the Eliot and Linda Paine Rhododendron Discovery Garden. This area hosts three separate vignettes that examine: The Eliot and... more
Warren H. Corning founded our rhododendron collection in 1940. And in 1971, contributions made in honor of Helen S. Layer allowed for the creation of a surrounding, 20-acre garden. This... more
A four-season garden planted with a mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs, this garden is home to two of the Arboretum’s most iconic attractions: the Arthur S. Holden Sr.... more
Stebbins Gulch is the crown jewel of the Holden Arboretum’s extensive natural areas, and is one of the most unspoiled natural history preserves in Northeast Ohio. We host guided tours... more
The Canopy Walk invites guests to stroll along a 500-foot-long elevated walkway that rises 65 feet above the forest floor. Walk amongst the treetops, and appreciate our forest from an... more
Please note that the stairway near the intersection of Old Valley Trail and Pierson Creek Loop remains closed. The trail is open and clear, but the closed stairway means that hikers must... more
The Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden was established in 1968 through the generous donations of the Arthur S. Holden family in memory of Myrtle S. Holden, to commemorate her deep... more
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