Morton Arboretum
Posted by: 
cldisme
N 41° 49.051 W 088° 04.402
16T E 410852 N 4630072
This 1,700 acre site was founded in 1922 by Joy Morton of Morton Salt fame. He is also the son of J. Sterling Morton who founded Arbor Day.
Waymark Code: WM1T2H
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2007
Views: 74
With over 4,000 plants over 1,700 acres, it takes more than one day to fully appreciate the Morton Arboretum. In the spring, my family comes to gaze at the flowers. In the summer, to hike under the trees. In the fall, to collect a few leaves and leaf rubbings.
To visit, you either have to be a member (like we are) of the Morton Arboretum (or reciprocal organization) or pay the daily entrance fee.
The current daily fees are $11.00 for Adults (18–64), $10.00 for Seniors (65+), and $8.00 for Children (3–17). Two-year-olds and under are Free! And there are admission discounts on Wednesdays.
The Morton Arboretum is open 365 days a year. The grounds open at 7:00 a.m. and close at sunset.
Arboretum address:
4100 IL Route 53
Lisle, IL USA
60532
Arboretum web site: [Web Link]
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