Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest

Gabis is a popular location for birding enthusiasts and offers more than 300 acres of dog-friendly walking trails, gardens, woodlands, and wetlands. Their award-winning attraction is a half-mile model railway garden complete with waterfalls, elaborate bridges, and an impressive 14-foot change in elevation. There is an entrance fee.

Amenities: Contact, Venue Photo, Indoor, Outdoor, Motor Coach Parking, Non-Smoking, Credit Cards Accepted, Family Friendly, Public Restrooms, Recreation Facility, Gift Shop/Sales, Group Friendly (20+), Accessible, Interpretation, Live Entertainment, Pet Friendly (on leash), Fee, Picnicking, Birdwatching, Cross Country Skiing, Gardens, Hiking, Nature Programs Offered, Wildflowers, Wildlife Watching, Wellness, Family Fun, Playground, Capacity Range, Indoor/Outdoor

Phone: (219) 462-0025
Website: https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum

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450 W. 100 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Phone: (219) 462-0025
Fax: (219) 462-0848

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