Ashville Arboretum
Park
Why pick this one
Ashville Arboretum offers 10+ miles of hiking and biking trails, 65 acres of cultivated gardens, and wheelchair loans.
Best for
- visitors seeking botanical gardens and curated plant collections
- hikers and bicyclists wanting more than 10 miles of trails
- families seeking nature activities and outdoor learning
- visitors seeking seasonal holiday lights across a one-mile garden trail
- guests needing accessible paths or a borrowed wheelchair
Look elsewhere if
- visitors bringing pets to Winter Lights, where pets may be prohibited
- visitors seeking a standard vehicle visit without a parking fee, membership, library pass, or applicable discount
Specialties
- cultivated botanical gardens
- Bonsai Exhibition Garden
- hiking and biking trails
- guided garden tours
- Winter Lights holiday light show
Certifications
- Plant Collections Network accreditation
What makes them different
- 434-acre public garden and trail property
- 65 acres of cultivated gardens, including the Bonsai Exhibition Garden and National Native Azalea Collection
- More than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails
- Free wheelchair loans available at the Baker Exhibit Center, subject to availability
- Winter Lights features more than one million lights along a one-mile trail
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
Services
- garden and trail access
- guided tours
- nature education programs
- art, science, and educational exhibits
- family nature activities
- weddings and private events
- on-site dining
- gift shop