Winter at Holden Arboretum
Your Scenic Adventure
Visiting Holden Forests & Gardens is a captivating way to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you want to experience a rotating roster of seasonal activities or retread your favorite attractions, we’re excited to be your destination to learn, explore, and grow.
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The Rainy Day Mud Club
Spend your rainy days at Holden Arboretum or Cleveland Botanical Garden to become an official member of this not-very-exclusive club. With our self-guided Rainy Day activities, it’s sure to bring out the kid in all of us. (P.S. you might want to bring a change of clothes.) By the way, you’ll instantly receive a Rainy… »
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Snowshoeing at Holden Arboretum
Welcome to the Holden Arboretum campus of Holden Forests & Gardens. Whether you rent snowshoes at the Corning Visitor Center or bring your own , this information will help you safely enjoy your winter experience- stay warm and have a great time! Snowshoeing Rental rates are based on two hours of use, and are $6… »
Read moreThings to see and do at Holden Arboretum
Whether you’re a budding plant-lover or a deep-rooted botanist, our beautiful campuses have something for everyone—any time of year. Learn more about our grounds (and the evergreen enjoyment they provide) below.
Kalberer Emergent Tower
ClosedClosed today
The Emergent Tower is 120 feet (or approximately 12 stories) tall, which allows for a breathtaking, unrivaled view of the surrounding area—guests can see all the way to Lake Erie.
Tickets & InfoMurch Canopy Walk
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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 nature from an entirely new perspective.
Tickets & InfoTrails
OpenOpen today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Holden Arboretum has miles and miles of trails to discover and explore. Whether you are in the mood for a hike through a woodland forest, a walk around a lake, walks through blooming gardens (or all three!) we have the experiences for you.
Tickets & InfoGardens
OpenOpen today: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Holden Arboretum spans about 3,500 acres in Lake and Geauga counties, with 200 acres dedicated to cultivated gardens and special collections. Our gardens are home to a wide range of plants, each with its own story to tell.
Tickets & InfoLittle Mountain
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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.
Tickets & InfoStebbins Gulch
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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.
Tickets & InfoMore to See and Do
With so much land to explore, this is just the start of all that Holden Forests & Gardens offers. Learn more about some of our other most popular attractions:
