Explore A Little-Known Arboretum In This Charming Mississippi Town

Arboretums are great spots to spend a quiet afternoon. These tranquil locations are often overlooked when it comes to nature trails, which is great for those who venture out because you’ll likely have the trails all to yourself. If you find yourself needing a little more nature in your life, consider heading over to the Simmons Arboretum for an afternoon of peace and quiet.

The Simmons Arboretum has been a favorite for Madison residents for at least 20 years now.

The 10-acre arboretum has about a mile of nature trails that would be ideal for an afternoon adventure.

These trails are kid-friendly, too, and a great area to introduce the next generation of nature lovers! And since the trail isn’t that long, you can the family can quickly knock this out in about an hour. You can peep a trail map on AllTrails, and while you're at it, you may want to sign up for AllTrails + so you can unlock even more features.

The area is a mix of small hills and wetlands...

...with some truly delightful views like this one.

There are plenty of opportunities to sit back and enjoy your surroundings and do a little wildlife watching.

The Simmons Arboretum is open year-round and free to enter, but I'd recommend this spot for fall, for sure.

It's positively dreamy during the fall! Plus, all the bugs will be at bay.

Visit the Simmons Arboretum website for more information. While you're in the area, did you know Madison is one of the happiest and healthiest cities in Mississippi? You could easily fill up a weekend exploring this charming town. If you're a fan of the paranormal, then you'll absolutely want to check out this haunted place in Madison.