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MORGAN TERRACE

Tucked in the back of the Snyder Building, the Morgan Terrace is a lovely area with dense shade. The terrace is surrounded by lush hanging and standing planters, artfully designed with moss, vining plants and a rainbow of annuals. Take a load off at one of the many wrought iron patio tables and chairs, and gaze out at the MacMillan Garden with its beautiful and colorful tall annuals.
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WATERFALL BOARDWALK

From the Morgan Terrace, take a leisurely stroll toward the Slade Perennial Garden and you will come across a waterfall that cascades under the walkway. To your left is a shady boardwalk that is lined with wooden benches. This is a great place to not only get out of the sun, but also for quiet reflection with the sound of water flowing all around.
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JAPANESE GARDEN

Exit the Visitor Center on the second floor, and the Japanese Garden is right across the roadway. Surrounded by dense trees and brush, this Garden offers an abundance of shade. An immediate sense of calm greets visitors as they enter, even though it is right next to the road. A tall waterfall rushes down to create a pond teaming with playful coy fish. And a rustic tea house makes the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the special ambiance.
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MACMILLAN HOSTA GLADE

Behind the Japanese Garden is the delightful MacMillan Hosta Glade, one of the coolest places at the Arboretum on a hot summer day. Known for their love of shade, the hostas thrive along a winding path on the deciduous-tree forest floor. Comfortable wooden benches are placed every few feet so that visitors can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and marvel at the more than 300 varieties of hosta.
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OSWALD VISITOR CENTER

After a few hours out in the gardens on sultry summer day, there's no better place to cool off than the Oswald Visitor Center. Powered by a geo-thermal cooling system that is housed underneath the building, this structure offers an environmentally friendly way to beat the heat. Browse in the Gift & Garden Store or head up to the Cafe for a cold drink, snacks or a meal. Don't forget to take in the gallery shows featuring local artists and photographers, upstairs in the Cafe Gallery and also downstairs in the Reedy Gallery outside the MacMillan Auditorium.
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