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The Davis Arboretum

Davis, CA
Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in Davis
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Walking
Description: This two-mile-long arboretum is a peaceful, popular spot.
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This is a real hidden Davis gem; worth walking under the redwoods. More

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NW Connecticut
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Beautiful time of year to walk through the arboretum when plants and shrubs are in full bloom and heat isn't too oppressive... The younger members of our family group were fascinated by posted plant information and loved the bridge. Definitely a destination to visit while in Davis - we loved it. More

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Davis, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is a very nice walk. So many trees, with paths on both sides of the stream for most of the way. More

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Orcutt, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

First off, this is a not-for-profit, so don't expect a "polished" appearance to the full 3 1/2 mile loop. What you can expect is a great walk in a relatively natural setting, with many native plants and some beautiful garden areas. We took photos of a few we plan to add to our own property, and it was great to... More

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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Very pretty spot on the campus of UC Davis. Lots of birds and flowering plants. Many people/students eat their lunches there. More

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Vacaville, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

There is so much to see every time we visit even i that is every month of the year. The list of what is in bloom goes on and on. More

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Northern California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

This is a great way to spend a couple of hours touring through the Davis Garden Arboretum. We were there in April and everything was blooming or starting to. It was a little early for the roses but what we did see was wonderful. It's free and a great way to learn about different plants. More

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Caracas, Venezuela
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

usually go there for quiet time and study since the library is always full and noisy More

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Freeland, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

A very pleasant walk from our hotel into the downtown area along a body of water. Helpful and interesting interpretive signs along the way made for an informative walk. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Eh. There really isn't much there, at least not for making a special trip to Davis for it. More

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