Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:Route 23C
Tannersville, New York
Tel:
(518) 589-3903
Our Botanical Gardens Expert Says:
The Mountain Top Arboretum is not only for trees, but also for shrubs and wildflowers. It actually calls itself a "living museum," focusing on education as much as on aesthetics. There are 50 different species of conifers to be seen, and many other types of trees such as oak, maple, and mountain ash. Exotic imports include trees with origins such as the Himalayas, Japan, and Turkey. The arboretum is open year-round. The fall, in particular, is a great time to visit as the leaves' impressive colors radiate. Winter visits are also great, as you can stand in awe of the gorgeous outlines and shapes the snow creates on the trees. The Mountain Top Arboretum is located in Tannersville, in the heart of the Catskills. To get there, take I-87 to State Road 32, to State Road 23A.