Not sure where this is; went to the point indicated on the map and there is nothing observable there, certainly nothing like what's shown in the picture or described in the blurb. There is a small roundelle with signboards, next to a private home, at the end of a footpath along the Missouri River, but no nearby parking available, so I don't know what the spot is. The water treatment plant is across from Steamboat Park, which has a few points of interest but nothing like this, that I could see.
Closed in winter.
Ticky-tacky. Maybe good for kids; if you're an adult it's not even worth a drive-by look.
I stumbled on this place a few years back, and was awed by what I saw there. I never thought bonsai was anything more than tiny trees, but the plants on exhibit here were surprising, even awesome. (And don't miss the old capital columns, elsewhere on the Arboretum grounds.)
We went to the eastern end of the area, off CR 7150. Not particularly scenic, like the western end is, but still a very nice place for a hike in good weather.
The rooms are reasonably well maintained and clean, and the bed is comfortable. The prices are good as well; we paid $40 for a room with one double bed, plus $10 for the pet. ("Cash," insisted the grouchy little man at the desk. He was the only unpleasant aspect of our stay.)
Yeah, it's tall... VERY tall. And there's another one a few hundred yards away that's almost as tall. But when you look up at it, you have absolutely nothing visible to give it scale, so you can't tell it's so tall. Still, if you're going to be there anyway, you might as well get a picture.
A long, long drive to a not-too-long, not-too-hard hike. Worth it, most definitely. Stunning views.
Beautiful little park, with charming bridge built by the federal government.
Very pretty park thickly sprinkled with an eclectic mix of modern art, various enough, surely, to suit most tastes. A pleasant half hour or more.
The park entrance is closer to the 3000 block than the 2600 block.