Minnesota Landscape Arboretum — Chanhassen, Minnesota

An award-winning, premier public garden and popular visitor attraction, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is part of the University of Minnesota and is open year-round.  Featuring stunning gardens and tree collections, prairie, woods and wetlands plus miles of trails for hiking, skiing and snow-shoeing. Whether garden lovers, nature explorers or outdoor enthusiasts, discover nature-inspired exhibits, events and programs for all ages. Admission is $12 for ages 13 and up.  Free to ages 12 and younger and Arboretum members.

Conveniently located in west metro, nine miles west of I-494 on State Hwy. 5 (and just west of State Hwy. 41) in Chanhassen.

• More than 1,100 acres of flora and fauna, breathtaking all year long, throughout every season.
• Three-Mile Drive offers the ability to tour by either vehicle or bicycle
• In-season narrated tram tours
• Visitor circulators with step-on/step-off options
• Docent-lead walking tours
• Classes and self-guided adventures that invite visitors to explore nature. Choose from gardening, photography, cooking and member activities such as yoga in the gardens.
• Perfect venue for business and community meetings, weddings and family celebrations, conferences, classes and group tours, memorial services and more.
• ‘Tis the season! Holiday events @ $34.99 per guest. Festive décor, menu and merry gifting! December and January dates still open.
• Add-on team-building fun and games, including Amazing Arboretum Race, guided tours with a naturalist, apple-tastings and more.
• Free parking
• Free WiFi
• Top quality audio-visual equipment
• Experienced meeting coordinators
• Million-dollar outdoor views
• Great value meeting packages

• Green practices
• Ten unique gathering / meeting spaces  
• Historic or modern décor
• A natural setting to inspire guests

• Delicious catering options with bar service
• Protecting and improving the environment  by working with Midwest Food Alliance and using only fresh, locally-supported  agriculture
• All food products certified grown with environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices
• The Arboretum gardens provide locally-grown produce options for catering to offer the freshest menus possible
• Also, responsible procurement, energy and water conservation, transportation and waste stream management support sustainable practices
• A catering representative can help design a menu to meet a group’s unique needs
• Catering sales office 612-626-3951

The Arboretum is a wonderful venue, year-round, to host a family reunion. There's always something to see!  The tram accommodates all ages and physical conditions and is a great way to tour and see the highlights of the beautiful grounds and exhibits and the facilities are very accommodating for a private lunch or dinner.  And the food is great! - Jeannine R.

One of the most beautiful places to visit in the Twin Cities if you love gardens, trees and more! I went on a GORGEOUS fall day and spent about 4 hours walking the grounds. The leaves were beautiful and it made me want to come back for all the seasons...lots of places to sit and contemplate … a 3-mile drive you can take in your car ... a great sculpture garden …a great gift shop and a nice little restaurant. Plan on spending some time, it's worth it.  MN Trip Advisor- Reviewed October 29, 2013, MN Traveler 13, Minneapolis

My husband and I were so happy to have our wedding in the Wilson Rose Garden. It was beautiful and fit our style. The Arboretum staff was amazing to work with; they answered all of my questions promptly and always offered assistance. I was so happy to share such a beautiful place with my family and friends." - Suzy & Wendell