Audiotour Iowa Arboretum & Gardens - Walking Tour

Welcome to the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens, Iowa’s largest community-supported public garden, containing more than 170 acres. The Arboretum’s living collections include some of the oldest botanical collections in the state, featuring hundreds of thousands of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. This audio tour will immerse you in a world of tranquility and botanical excellence as you explore beautiful gardens, open-planted tree groves, and native woodland and prairie trails.​

There are two ways to experience the audio tour:

To follow the suggested route, click “View Tour” in the bottom right-hand corner to enter the tour application, then select “Start Tour” to begin your journey. The app will automatically guide you to each stop and play the corresponding audio clip when you arrive. Be sure to enable location services on your mobile device if prompted and adjust your volume as needed.​

If you prefer to explore at your own pace, click “View Tour” to enter the tour and scroll through the list of stops. To learn about a location, simply select its icon and listen.​

Please stop by the Hughes Education Center if you encounter any difficulties during your visit. Iowa Arboretum staff will be happy to assist you.​

We hope you enjoy your time exploring the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens!