Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nichols Arboretum and Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Visitors to the Ann Arbor campus of the University of Michigan enjoy the more than 5,000 plantsin the collections at the 300-acre Matthaei Botanical Gardens and the 123-acre Nichols Arboretum. The site is known for its historic Peony Collection, Heathdale Collection (species primarily from the Applachian area), the Dow Prairie, as well as other display gardens, a 10,000+ square foot Conservatory, and miles of nature trails. [ info ]