Visitor Information
- Our trails and grounds are open sunrise to sunset, year-round. Admission is free, however if you are able please consider making a charitable gift and become a member.
- Our Visitor Center offers restrooms, indoor exhibits, a friendly-staff, and a gift shop featuring snacks, cold water, books, posters, bird feeders, and other locally-sourced items. Our Visitor Center is open Wednesdays - Saturdays, from 10:30am - 4:30pm.
- On-leash dogs are permitted on the property, though we ask that you make an effort to pack-out all waste.
- Smoking, fires, or combustibles of any kind are not permitted on the property.
- Biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, is encouraged! Rentals available in our Visitor Center.
- Horseback riding is allowed with prior permission. Please call 207-626-7989 or email the Visitor's Center info@vilesarboretum.org to speak with us about riding guidelines prior to your visit.
- Commercial photographers/videographers must obtain a permit to conduct business at the Arboretum. Click here for more info.
- We encourage all visitors to practice a "leave no trace" ethos. Please pack-out all waste.
Programs and Events
Botanical Collections
Botanical Collections
We offer a great selection of low-cost classes, workshops, tours, and youth programs.
Botanical Collections
Botanical Collections
Botanical Collections
We have over 20 collections here at the Arboretum, and each one is different then the other.
Trail Map
Botanical Collections
Visitor Center
Explore the Arboretum from above using our interactive trail map!
Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Stop into our Visitor Center to learn more about the history of Viles Arboretum, explore educational exhibits, grab a snack, and use the restroom!
Membership
Visitor Center
Rent a Space
Join and support land stewardship, environmental education, and community engagement.
Rent a Space
Visitor Center
Rent a Space
Hosting a wedding, conference, or other gathering? We've got you covered with great spaces indoors and out.
Gift Shop
Ski & Snowshoe Rentals
Gift Shop
Stop in for beverages, snacks, nature guides, local artisan gifts, plants, books, posters, jewelry, greeting cards, and more!
Ski & Snowshoe Rentals
Ski & Snowshoe Rentals
Ski & Snowshoe Rentals
Rent a pair of skis or snowshoes to explore the Arboretum trails.