We enjoyed our walk through the forest and the gardens. At this time of the year, there is not much to see in the forest/bog area since it was late in November. So we will have to come back in spring.However we enjoyed the war memorial, the historical home, the dream gardens etc. Certainly worth a visit.

This was such a great find! The garden was beautiful & I loved that they had labels on the plants to easy identify them. We really enjoyed our time out doors there. I would have loved to do the trails, but with my older dog we only did the gardens. Well definitely be back!

Great place to hike. Well maintained with beautiful flowers. Nice memorial.

This place is beautiful and well maintained. Some of the trails seem as though they would be a bit arduous for young children and people with difficulties walking. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Beautiful flowers. Today they had a plant sale going on. Bought a flowering vine for my father in law. Cool place to visit.

It seems like a great place to go walk around. We were a vendor there and it was nice. I will say all the kid things were more for five and under rather than older kids including the playground area

I stopped in to grab a map to do the scenic fall foliage drive, the lady in the office was so sweet and welcoming and very helpful. This is such a beautiful place, I cant wait to return when its nice out and see the Aboretum

We stayed in Athens for the weekend and wanted something fun to do in nature with our kids. This was perfect! It was a beautiful space, well maintained trails, and used up some extra energy the kids had while letting us learn more about East Texas plants and animals.

This place is super cute and just a pleasure to visit. Go visit as soon as you can. Very nice day you can even bring a lunch there is places to eat

The main portion of this site is a well developed series of gardens and sculptures. Theres something for everyone here: plant nuts, exercise enthusiasts, little kids, and romantic couples. Our morning visit was a perfect chance to give the kiddos some exercise and take some colorful pictures ourselves. The volunteer we met was very helpful and friendly. We did try the short hike and the trail is quite unimproved - wear good footwear because of all the tree roots and muddy areas. But definitely worth doing!

I just renewed my arboretum membership despite living in poverty. Where else can you have a beautiful garden that strikes a balance between wild and groomed spaces, with something for everyone to enjoy? We dont have enough beautiful public spaces like these in East Texas, and if you get the membership, it will get you into other plant lover paradises all over the country, maybe even in the world. Check out their reciprocal membership agreements, worth the price to have the best.

We couldnt get into the state park nearby but this place came through with a decent little hike. WATCH OUT FOR SPEED TRAPS on the way there.

The wife and I visited today. It was a wonderfully quiet and relaxing pastoral retreat in Henderson County. The grounds feature numerous varieties of local flora and restored or replica buildings from the 19th century. The nature trails were a little wet for hiking. Well check that out again next time we go.

Great place to walk and enjoy the weather and see a variety of plants as the seasons change.

Wonderful arboretum with about 2 miles of well- marked easy trails. Great place to either just walk or to spend time stopping to read about the different trees, plants and animals.

Very nice trail, I hope they can invest in more detailed signs for plants and trees so you could stop and read as you go. Clean and well maintained.

Great place for some outdoor time. We got in a great 2 mile hike and didnt cover it all. Enjoyed the suspension bridge. Checked out some of the historical buildings and sculptures. Probably really spectacular in the spring.

Was at a special autumn festival. It was a pretty place . Will have to go back at stroll around.

Small but peaceful nice environment.!

Fun place to spend a few hours

Beautiful and educational. I will be back

Absolutely beautiful and well kept. You see workers throughout taking care of the plants and making sure the grounds stay nice and clean.

Beautiful with pleasant staff. Went to the annual plant sale. Lots a plants to choose from.

The website stated it was open but it was closed when we got there. Drove 40 minutes. We did walk around a little. There were n8ce wildflowers and several out buildings you could explore.

We had a guide and He was very knowledgeable and taught us s lot of interesting facts. Make sure you wear comfortable shoe. My granddaughter and I went with her class on a field trip anf it was very cold. May go back in the spring.

Beautiful place, no ce place to take pics.

Love this place great outing️

Beautiful. Well kept and nice staff.

Of all the things to do in Athens the arboretum head to be the coolest for outdoorsy people (which isnt saying much since Athens is a small town) however any outdoorsmen can have a great time waking around here and learning about the history of Athens and using the outdoor fitness activity space.

Such a beautiful place! More than worth a visit

Very nice area for weddings or gatherings.

Beautiful nature trails.

Great place! Nice trails! Very dog friendly!

Peaceful place to enjoy a pretty day

Extremely knowledgeable staff and beautiful grounds. Great way to learn gardening in the area.

Beautiful place

Neat little adventure to take on a nice day!

Friendly people and beautiful place!

Loved this place good for relaxing and taking a good hike, well recommended

Had a wonderful experience here with my kids. We enjoyed such a beautiful nature here. Capture lots of pictures here with beautiful background. Very reasonable ticket for entry. Worth it visit this was!!

Absolutely breathtaking

Sorry but very disappointing. The flower gardens have more weeds than flowers and the dude that was out pulling weeds(in the shade where noone sees) is the property snitch. Me and my wife found a shrub she has been looking for and I reached down in the messy garden to see if it trails off and grows off the vine or not and this dude tracks us down and says I saw you pull something out of that garden so please stop it is simple garden etiquette in a smart--- tone. And yes when I was kneeled down I pulled a freaking WEED up and dropped it on the grass. So it made my wife kinda feel weird like we were being watched for some odd reason?? We did go get the shrub we saw at a nursery after leaving but dont worry about us coming again to get ideas Athens Arboretum because I love plants but this experience ruined it for us.

Nice & well maintained

Pretty but after you get past the front entrance not much to see.

Nice place . after doing ac work there .

Beautiful gem with formal plantings and a nice trail. Nice pavilion for wedding receptions. Perfect picture possibilities.

We have enjoyed the East Texas Arboretum for our Family Reunion for two years. The grounds are beautiful and theres lots to enjoy.

What a wonderful place to experience and enjoy the beautiful East Texas piney woods... Great hiking and outdoor exhibits...Covered / Shaded picnicking areas.... Honey bee viewing, Veterans war memorial wall, clean air conditioned restrooms and ice cold water fountains

The displays on the main grounds are truly beautiful. The memorial to our military is worth the visit in and of its self. The ONLY downside is that I wish there cartographer was a little better at his job while I enjoyed my walk in the woods I got a little turned around and seemed to cover some of the trails more than once! I know I went across the suspension bridge twice, which by the way is just plumb neat. But had a difficult time understanding the directions. I need to make the admission that the very friendly young man that was there that early morning helped me find where to pay when arriving early in the morning. I did manage to pick up a few pieces of trash along the way and even found a pair of lopers. Thanks to all that work so hard on the upkeep of this nature center. Next time I am lucky enough to visit Athens I will make it a point to visit again! (Maybe I will learn how to read the map!).

Very peaceful and nice environment, with super long and nice trails with plenty of places to stop and look around! Saw some wildlife while I was there, saw a deer on the trail and plenty of birds in their garden! Also on the trail they have signs saying what the plant or tree may be! All in all very great experience that has free parking and very reasonable admission!

Beautiful landscaping and hiking trails. Fall festival made it an extra special way to spend a wonderful fall day!

Beautiful small botanical garden and the walk through the East Texas trees and forest, over several bridges,, and viewing the bog from the look out deck was grand. We will go back. The fall colors were starting and they were lovely. The house and museum was delightful. Great job!

Very nice place to escape the city.

Nice place. Lots of trails to walk with kids and dogs in the shade of the trees. Entrance fee is only $4.

Very pretty place, plenty of dog walking with the whole family. Watch out for ants on the sandy trails, especially at the rest points. Dont forget to bring water for the dogs too, theres none on the trails for any hikers. Lots of shade which is nice, not crowded during the weekdays, we never saw another soul. Lots of interesting plants, play area for the little kids, relatively inexpensive donations for entry. Plenty of parking too.

Lovely place to go!! Truly enjoyed it

Had a great time, beautiful pavilion and great photo ops!

Beautiful destination to visit! Very well maintained! Great place to enjoy nature.

This place was so beautiful, the office staff were friendly and helpful. I even got a pass to visit when ever I choose. They do charge per visit per person, but it is inexpensive and convenient. But, if you plan to visit frequently then by all means get yourself a pass for only $25 yearly for an individual. They have trails, clean restrooms and historic sites, the plants, grounds and botanical gardens are exquisite and serene. Please visit soon. I’m so proud to be living in East Texas. Great place for weddings and picnics.

Loved it!

This is small by big city standards, but it is beautiful! Very well maintained with easy to walk trails throughout. The price of admission is only $4. After hours the admission is paid on an honor system. I would recommend this to anyone at any age!

Should be nice when flowers begin to bloom

Very nice..good place to relax

The front desk lady is Smokin

Great deals today on hard to find plants truly inspiring. push up to all those that made it happen.

Attended the plant sale. Looking forward to going back when I can spend more timr

Nice little gem .. Good for photos. Maybe even a little wedding

It would be awesome if the gates were unlocked. Got there at 9, everything locked up.

Wonderful place nature walks learning or having functions

Really nice place for a stroll around the flowers and trees. Good spot for a picnic, too.

Very enjoyable experience. Really enjoyed the exhibition beehive! Had several different hikes from very easy to easy difficulty. Great way to spend a few hours.

I love East Texas aboretum because I like organic farming and gardening

Doesnt matter time of year, such gorgeously serene hike through the arboretum and flower gardens. Granted, it was super humid today, draining 3 liters of water tween my 2 pups and myself, yet, no complaints as the canopy keep kept us cool with the gentle breeze.The staff are super friendly, answering questions and eager to offer any assistance needed. And the most gregarious staff member?? Why, the kitty, Tansy. He wanted to to take the hike with us until he heard my pups howling to meet said Tansy, then thought better about that idea.The trails are kept up so nicely, even painting some of the roots that could be a tripping hazard, as orange. The 2 mile hike is pups, kitties and able bodied ppl only, nothing with wheels could or should or are allowed (bikes) to traverse. However, the gardens, the incredible chimes, the and school are all paved areas which lead to 2 different bridges (which ya gotta read about how the water seen is ALWAYS there, drought or not, fascinating).Enjoy!!

Only 4 dollars each and we had the whole place to ourselves for most of the afternoon. Lots of different things to see... Hikes, history, bee hive and we played games.

Went to wedding there, pretty landscape, nice.

Beautiful place lot of history

A really AWESOME PLACE

Very nicely done. Pretty flowers, bee hive exhibit was fun. 2 miles of easy hiking trails. Not being a gardner, more labels on the plants would be great. Check out their wind chimes, never have seen this before.

For what it is, this is a very nice place, in remote setting, with the facilities for almost any event and wedding. The large gazebo holds a good 120-140 people. There isnt a lot of parking, there is several buildings, historical in nature, playground and a nature trail.On the rehearsal night, the mosquitoes were really bad. I can see there being a problem during various times of the year.The staff was friendly and efficient.

This place is so peaceful and always kept clean! I love walking here its a beautiful park! I wish there were more like these in Athens

Always a good place to go for a walk in the woods. Good exercise, plant and flowers to see spring, summer and fall.

We as a family enjoy this and I enjoy the hiking path. Highly recommend

Mostly walking trails. I expected more flowers, but a really cool spot! Great kids area for learning, too.

Just what you would expect. Beautiful & quiet.

Fun and relaxing

We enjoyed it a lot. Especially the trails. Wish we lived closer.

Beautiful hidden gem!

Beautiful place for family and or kids. Has lots of monthly activities and Benefit Functions. Good prices for a day trip.

Nice place to walk and picnic. They have special events sometimes.

LOVE going here. Its always well kept and beautiful.

Best time of year to visit. Everything in bloom. The grounds and facility are in top notch shape !!!

Enjoyed a nice peaceful stroll on the walking trail with the wife. Suspension bridge overlook about halfway through the trail. Will definitely be back.

Love the Arboretum. Have been coming here since 2003. I hope its always here.

Great place for a wedding. You would be happiest using it October-April.

Neat place to visit. Only about a hour unless you plan on hiking the trails. Dont bring a stroller if you do.

Beautiful place extremely nice people

This place is beautiful in any season. I loved my visits here.

Beautiful smaller the trails are nice and fun for kids too

Great place to vist quiet peaceful and cheap.

Nice facility! I love what they doing there, but staff is really pushy about you stopping to pay. I went in and set up my picnic and I guess because of my ethnicity a grounds keeper told me to stop what I was doing with my family and go pay. I said, okay give me a moment so he stood over me starring. When I asked can I help you, he repeated go pay like a caveman. We were coming to get an annual membership after our lunch, but due to that experience we have not been back and will recommend our friends and family to not go. I hope it shuts down and turns back into a forest.