University of Delaware Botanic Gardens

University of Delaware Botanic Gardens

Gardens at this location include the original Clark Garden, a Magnolia Society test garden, native and non-native plant garden, a wildflower area, a herbaceous perennial garden and stretches of native trees and shrubs.

Location

531 South College Avenue,
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Newark, New Castle County
Delaware, USA

Getting There

The University of Delaware Botanic Gardens is located on the University of Delaware campus in Newark, Delaware. Here are directions to the gardens from nearby locations:

From Wilmington:

By car: Take I-95 South to Exit 1B for DE-896 North towards Newark. Follow DE-896 North for approximately 6 miles until you reach the University of Delaware campus. Turn left onto S. College Ave and follow the signs to the gardens.

By bus: Take the DART bus Route 33 or 61 to the University of Delaware Transit Center. From there, transfer to the UD Shuttle, which stops at the gardens.

From Philadelphia:

By car: Take I-95 South to Exit 1B for DE-896 North towards Newark. Follow DE-896 North for approximately 6 miles until you reach the University of Delaware campus. Turn left onto S. College Ave and follow the signs to the gardens.

By train/bus: Take Amtrak or SEPTA Regional Rail to Wilmington station. From there, take the DART bus Route 33 or 61 to the University of Delaware Transit Center. From there, transfer to the UD Shuttle, which stops at the gardens.

From Baltimore:

By car: Take I-95 North to Exit 3B for DE-273 West towards Newark. Follow DE-273 West for approximately 6 miles until you reach the University of Delaware campus. Turn right onto S. College Ave and follow the signs to the gardens.

By train/bus: Take the MARC train or Amtrak to Wilmington station. From there, take the DART bus Route 33 or 61 to the University of Delaware Transit Center. From there, transfer to the UD Shuttle, which stops at the gardens.

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