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    WELCOME . . .
    . . . to this beautiful place!

    As we grow a more beautiful world,
    we invite you to visit us to explore and experience all that we call the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens!

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    Garden Weddings

    More brides and grooms are electing an organic venue for their ceremony. The Dubuque Arboretum has several idyllic settings to choose from: our Japanese, English, and Rose Gardens . . . to name just a few.

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    English Garden

    Created as a memorial and tribute to Georgette and Frank Hardie by their children, its grounds are meticulously and lovingly maintained by son Steve Hardie.
    [ Designed by English couple C.F. and Donna Dumbell. ]

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    Japanese Garden

    From its charming bridge to burbling water features to a pond with koi swimming about, it's another unique setting in the heart of the Midwest. ADA-accessible.

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    Hosta Garden

    An area dedicated to showcasing the versatile hosta plant, the Garden includes a stunning shade structure for guests to sit, relax, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

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    Garden Pathways

    Pathways and seating can be found throughout the Arboretum grounds meandering through all of our garden areas. Visitors enjoy the delightful sights, delicate sounds, and delectable smells that emanate everywhere.

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Growing A More Beautiful World

The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens have been a part of the Dubuque community since 1980.
Quietly nestled on the city's northwest side and featuring more than 60 different types of gardens (including Rose, Hosta, English, Japanese, Herb, and more), the grounds continue to grow and expand every year. All volunteer-created and volunteer-maintained, we encourage and greatly appreciate all financial donations so that we can continue growing a more beautiful world!

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THE ARBORETUM a wedding place

Our premier wedding sites — the Lagen-Buelow Gazebo is just one of them — offer all of the sought-after amenities you expect in an outdoor setting: color, fragrance, nature. Everything to honor and celebrate a beautiful new beginning! Naturally.

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The Garden Gift Shop

Our Garden Gift Shop opened Sat . Apr 27 for Season 2019 with a new look, new upscale merch, and premium beverage station (featuring coffee, hot chocolate, slushies) ... all to make your visits even more enjoyable. See you soon!

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Annuals Garden 2019!

The beautiful Annuals Garden 2019: Once Upon a Time! Walk through our 16 signature flowerbeds, each of which is designed to symbolize a classic children’s story or rhyme. Enjoy the hard work of our 300+ volunteers!

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