Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University
Active Life
Why pick this one
Sarah P. Duke Gardens offers free admission to a 55-acre botanic garden with five miles of paths, open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Best for
- free outdoor walking and plant exploration
- exploring Southeastern native plants across more than 900 plant taxa
- visiting multiple themed gardens in one location
- children and family educational programs
- guided garden tours and seasonal plant events
Look elsewhere if
- an indoor activity is required
- visiting after sunset
- a paid fitness facility or structured athletic program is needed
Specialties
- botanic garden exploration
- guided tours
- adult education programs
- children and family programs
- portrait and special occasion photography
What makes them different
- 55-acre botanic garden in the heart of Duke University
- Five miles of allées, walks and pathways
- Four distinct garden areas, including Historic Gardens, Blomquist Garden of Native Plants, Asiatic Arboretum and Gateway Gardens
- Free admission to outdoor areas
- Outdoor areas open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Website
- https://gardens.duke.edu
- gardens@duke.edu
Services
- botanic garden visitation
- walking paths and garden exploration
- educational programs
- events and programs
- event and special occasion photography