TRAIL HOURS
Adkins Arboretum's tails are open everyday from sunrise to sunset. If the entrance gates are closed during open hours, visitors may park on the edge of the drive in front of the gates and enter the grounds on foot.
VISITOR'S CENTER HOURS
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: noon – 4 pm
Thanksgiving: closed
Winter Break: closed December 24 – 31
ADMISSION
There is no fee to enjoy Adkins Arboretum thanks to member-supported free admission.
DIRECTIONS
Adkins Arboretum is centrally located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, 25 miles east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge at 12610 Eveland Road, in Ridgely, MD. The Arboretum is adjacent to Tuckahoe State Park, which offers tent and cabin camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and canoe and kayak rentals.
Directions from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (30 minutes)
Take U.S. 50 to U.S. 404. Turn left onto U.S. 404 and go approximately 7 miles to the second stoplight at MD 480. Turn left onto MD 480 and then take the immediate first left onto Eveland Road. The Arboretum is 2 miles ahead on the left.
Directions from Wilmington/Philadelphia (1½–2 hours)
From I-95, take the exit for U.S. 896 South. U.S. 896 will become U.S. 301. Continue on U.S. 301 to Centreville and turn left onto MD 304. At Ruthsburg, turn right onto MD 481. Go two miles and take the first left onto Crouse Mill Road, which will take you to Crouse Mill Lake. Continue on Crouse Mill Road to Eveland Road, the first road on your right after the lake. Turn right onto Eveland Road. The Arboretum is ¼ mile ahead on your right.
Directions from Centreville, MD (20 minutes)
Take MD 304 across U.S. 301. Continue on MD 304 to Ruthsburg and turn right onto MD 481. Go two miles and take the first left onto Crouse Mill Road, which will take you to Crouse Mill Lake. Continue on Crouse Mill Road to Eveland Road, the first road on your right after the lake. Turn right onto Eveland Road. The Arboretum is ¼ mile ahead on your right.
Directions from Easton, MD (25 minutes)
From north of Easton on U.S. 50, take Cordova Road (MD 309) to MD 404. Turn right onto MD 404 and go to the first stoplight at MD 480. Turn left onto MD 480 and take the immediate first left onto Eveland Road. The Arboretum is 2 miles ahead on the left.
Directions from the East
From Route 13, take MD 404 West. Turn right onto MD 480 and take the immediate first left onto Eveland Road. The Arboretum is 2 miles ahead on the left.
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