Tours & Bee-Line Shuttle
Narrated Tram Tours, Bee-Line Shuttle and Guided Garden Tours are offered from May through October.
You've made it to the Arboretum. Now it's time to explore! In addition to driving Three-Mile Drive and strolling Three-Mile Walk, visitors also have a variety of tour options to meet their needs.
If you want to simply get around, check out the Bee-Line Shuttle, a hop-on-hop-off, open-air ride. For a guided tour experience, consider a Tram Tour (driven) or Guided Garden Tour (walking).
All ages are welcome on these tours and the shuttle. However, the Bee-Line Shuttle is a better option for visitors ages 10 and under. The Tram Tour includes live narration and is designed with adult visitors in mind.
Helpful Information
Each 60-minute tour features an entertaining and engaging driver who narrates with information on flowers and plants, climate-resilient gardening, and Arboretum history. This educational tour is especially fun for adults of all ages who can soak in the beauty and gardening tips! Each driver has their own expertise, so the tour is always changing and allows visitors to make new discoveries and experience the Arboretum in different ways.
The tram departs on schedule and will take visitors on a tour of the grounds via Three-Mile Drive.
The tram will run during most weather conditions, please dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of unsafe weather conditions, the tram will be canceled and refunds will be issued at the Oswald Visitor Center Information Desk.
- The tram is designed for an adult audience. However, if children will ride, lap children ages three and under may ride on the lap of an adult; ages four and up must be in their own seat. This vehicle does not have seat belts. The tram is a slow-speed, open-air vehicle that does not exceed 15 mph.
Seasonal Guided Garden Tours
Self-Guided Audio Tours
If you're looking for some flexibility but still want to learn about and experience the grounds, check out our self-guided audio tours.