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The Morris Arboretum of The University of Pennsylvania

Expert Reviews of The Morris Arboretum of The University of Pennsylvania

lilaguide | Beautiful gardens, limited time to hold many kids interests

Morris is beautiful, very nice gardens, pond, trees, and train area (which I believe changes yearly). Be prepared for plenty of walking
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/02/2008
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lilaguide | Garden Railway at the Morris Arboretum

My toddler and I love to go to the garden railway. He's enthralled by the trains and I love to watch him do his happy dance every time a train goes by, which is often. There's a few benches for parents to sit...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 09/09/2007
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lilaguide | Morris Arboretum Editorial Review

a great place to take children... the grounds are beautiful and child-friendly and they often have activities which are fun for kids of all ages... a beautiful park with gorgeous sculptures... don't miss the...
lilaguide.com - expert review - 02/08/2007
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Citysearch | When the mercury rises and sweat begins to bead, this most bucolic of urban getaways offers shady relief and sweeping vistas.

Within a stone's throw of the city limits, the 92-acre arboretum sits at the outer edge of Chestnut Hill. Though it was given to the University of Pennsylvania by John and Lydia Morris in 1932, it's very much...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/22/2006
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lilaguide | Morris Arboretum

a lovely place to take a walk with the stroller with large grassy areas for the kids to play in and explore. The miniature trains are amazing! And the swan pond is fun for the kids too.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 04/14/2006
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lilaguide | Morris Arboretum

Nice but not tons for kids to do
lilaguide.com - expert review - 01/05/2005
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lilaguide | Morris Arboretum

The Morris Arboretum is a great place to take children. The grounds are beautiful and child-friendly and they often have activities which are fun for kids of all ages.
lilaguide.com - expert review - 11/30/2004
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lilaguide | Morris Arboretum

a beautiful park with beautiful sculptures
lilaguide.com - expert review - 06/26/2004
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User Reviews of The Morris Arboretum of The University of Pennsylvania

Yelp.com Review - by David T.

5 of 5 stars. While I only go there every once in awhile (more frequent when the kids were little) it is absolutely gorgeous and a wonderful place to gather a few thoughts surrounded by greenitude. Be sure to go…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mike l.

2 of 5 stars. Hey, it's an arboretum, gotta be a beautiful place to hold a wedding, right? Well, kinda. We had a wedding here last weekend and it was a pretty terrible affair. Juicebomb said it best "pictures yes,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Juicebomb X.

4 of 5 stars. My current picture was taken in the Rose Garden at the Morris Arboretum. It's a great getaway within the city, and you can hold a wedding there*. The only comment I offer to Serendipity K's review is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by S R.

4 of 5 stars. Beautiful arboretum tucked away in the Northeast Philadelphia area. The rose garden is amazing and has a very cool geometric design, you can get up close to any of the flowers and you won't get…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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beautiful gardens

This garden is associated with the University of Pennsylvania. We have been going to Morris for over...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Serene place

This is one of the best natural places that I like to go in the city. This Arboretum has lots of spo...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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One of the Top Botanical Gardens in Philly

Morris Arboretum is associated with the University of Pennsylvania and features 92 acres of rare tre...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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