Washington Park Arboretum & Japanese Garden

This beautiful arboretum, designed by Edmond S. Meany, covers 200 acres and features many species obtained via a seed exchange with universities throughout the world. The Japanese Garden is a lovely, quiet refuge from the busy city, and the waterfront trail leads visitors through a Native American burial ground to the Duck Pond. If you're in the mood for some time alone, you can take a canoe out on the pond and relax in Mother Nature's care. The Arboretum is open every day from dawn to dusk, free of charge. Visitors of all ages might enjoy exploring the site through the help of a self-guided tour. (Go online to print out a trail map, listen to an audio tour and more.)