Laurelwood Arboretum

Where: Laurelwood Arboretum

More Info: http://www.laurelwoodarboretum.org/

Trip Assessment:

Ease ✮✮✮

Expense $

Family Fun ♥♥♥

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Located in Wayne, NJ, this beautiful 30 acre arboretum features a diverse, botanical landscape featuring a wide variety of species. There are trails and gardens to wander and take in the beautiful vistas.

According to the official website, "Laurelwood Arboretum is now maintained as a public park through a partnership between the Township of Wayne and the non-profit organization Friends of Laurelwood Arboretum, Inc (FOLA)."

The arboretum is open daily, from dawn to dusk and "is situated between Colfax Rd. and Pines Lake Drive, bordered on one end by Vale Road. The public parking lot is located through the open gate on Pines Lake Drive."

Admission is FREE.

Website directions:

From the South or North: Route 287 to Exit #53, turn right on Hamburg Turnpike at the end of the exit ramp. Go 1.6 miles, make a left on Route 202 (Terhune Drive). Proceed .2 miles, make first right on Colfax Ave. Proceed .2 miles make a left on Vale Road. Make a right on Pines Lake Drive West. Entrance is on the right hand side. 725 Pines Lake Drive West.
From the East: Take Route 208 North to 287 and follow directions above.