The North Carolina Arboretum
Park
Why pick this one
The North Carolina Arboretum combines a 434-acre public garden with 65 acres of cultivated gardens and more than 10 miles of trails.
Best for
- hiking and biking among Southern Appalachian landscapes
- visiting cultivated gardens and the Bonsai Exhibition Garden
- family nature activities and children's citizen-science programs
- guided botanical and forest trail walks
- educational field trips and environmental science workshops
- on-site seasonal dining during a garden or trail visit
Look elsewhere if
- indoor-only activities
- visits requiring pets inside buildings or the Bonsai Exhibition Garden
- visits outside the posted property hours
Specialties
- Bonsai Exhibition Garden
- National Native Azalea Collection
- guided trail walks
- nature and environmental science workshops
- children's EcoEXPLORE activities
Certifications
- National Native Azalea Collection accredited by the Plant Collections Network
What makes them different
- 434-acre public garden and trail property
- 65 acres of cultivated gardens
- More than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails
- Free guided trail walks from April through October, subject to volunteer availability
- Arbor Eatery serves made-to-order seasonal food, local beer, wine, coffee, and tea on site
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
- Phone
- +18286652492
- Website
- https://ncarboretum.org/the-botanical-series-a-...
- membership@ncarboretum.org
Services
- public garden access
- hiking and biking trails
- guided garden tours
- educational programs
- family nature activities
- on-site dining
- gift shop