Connecticut College Arboretum
- Park
- Regional draw
- New London
Connecticut College Arboretum brings native plants, landscaped collections and natural areas into a broad living landscape around the New London campus.
Visitors can choose a short garden walk or explore a designated natural-area route, with the changing seasons shaping what is in flower and what wildlife is visible.
The college welcomes public visits from sunrise to sunset without an admission charge. Consult the arboretum map before setting off, since its collections occupy several areas and campus buildings have separate access rules. The photograph shows an outdoor section of the arboretum rather than an indoor conservatory display.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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