Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in Chestnut Hill is the perfect place to explore and discover 92-acres of colorful gardens, winding paths, and bubbling fountains. The award-winning Out on a Limb canopy walk transports visitors of all ages 50 feet up into the treetops. An outdoor Garden Railway exhibit features model trains zipping around a quarter mile track. This summer a special exhibit, BIG BUGS, features eleven enormous sculptures throughout the garden…imagine a 1200 pound praying mantis, a parade of 25 foot long/12 foot tall ants, and nine other beastly creatures, on display through August 31st. Morris Arboretum of University of Pennsylvania, 100 E. Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA; 215-247-5777. www.morrisarboretum.org.