# University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum > Wooded trails wind through lush greenery and colorful gardens, including a standout peony display with an intoxicating scent. Flowing river views add a serene ambiance to the natural setting. The space attracts many people, creating a lively yet peaceful atmosphere for walking, picnicking, and relaxing. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/UniversityOfMichiganNicholsArboretum - Address: 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States - Phone: +17346477600 - Website: https://mbgna.umich.edu/nichols-arboretum/ ## What it is good for - Natural — 10/10 - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Parks — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 8/10 - Reading Spot — 7.5/10 - Picnic — 6.7/10 - Parking Available — 5.3/10 ## What people say - "It's a lovely spot for a picnic with friends or family." - "I loved the nice view of the river and the lush greenery." - "Parking is limited and a bit of a hike." ## Good to know - Parking is limited; lot M28 is free on weekends. - The peony garden flowers for a few weeks during mid-spring. - Shakespeare in the Park is a walking theater show during summer. - Visitors should watch out for ticks while visiting the arboretum. - The arboretum features diverse native species and well-maintained gardens. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.