AttractionCarroll County

Frances Wood Shimer Arboretum

Mt Carroll, Illinois

14-acre arboretum in Mt Carroll, on former Shimer College campus. 200+ trees, 60+ species, including Illinois’ largest American chestnut.

What It Is

Make a night of it

Places to sleep within 1 mile of Frances Wood Shimer Arboretum, so the evening does not end with a drive home.