Hayes Arboretum gives Richmond a substantial outdoor stop, with woodland trails, tree collections, and nature education in a setting that feels removed from the highway edges of town. It is especially useful for travellers looking for a gentle walk or family-friendly green space.
The arboretum is not a botanical showpiece in the big-city sense. Its appeal is regional and practical: a quiet place to stretch, learn a little natural history, and see eastern Indiana's woods at an easy pace.