Directions

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
500 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY 40503

Driving directions from Interstate 75 and Interstate 64:

1. Exit Interstate 75/64 at Exit 115
2. Merge onto Newtown Pike KY 922 toward Lexington (3.3 miles)
3. Turn left onto W. Main Street (.6 miles)
4. Turn right onto South Upper Street (.6 miles)
5. Stay straight to go onto S. Limestone US 27 (1.1 miles)
6. Turn left onto Alumni Drive (.7 miles)
7. At the first traffic circle, take the second exit and stay on Alumni
8. At the second traffic circle, take the second exit and stay on Alumni
9. The Arboretum will be on your right (.5 miles)

Parking

Our vehicular entrance and parking lot are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

• Parking is free.
• Park while visiting The Arboretum ONLY.
• Commuter parking is not allowed.
• Overnight parking is not allowed.
• Limited bus parking is available.
• Properly secure all belongings. We are not responsible for damage to or theft from vehicles.
• The Arboretum parking lot is closed on days of UK football home games. Visit UK Athletics to view the schedule.

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