The North Carolina Arboretum Weddings & Events
Park
Why pick this one
The North Carolina Arboretum Weddings & Events combines private events with 65 acres of cultivated gardens and more than 10 miles of trails in Asheville.
Best for
- weddings or private events surrounded by cultivated gardens
- visitors seeking Bonsai and native azalea collections
- hiking or biking across more than 10 miles of trails
- accessible garden visits with ADA pathways and wheelchair loans
- families seeking nature programs, exhibits, and seasonal events
Look elsewhere if
- visitors need an entirely indoor attraction
- visitors require free standard vehicle parking without a membership or qualifying pass
- visitors want strenuous hiking, since the listed trails range from easy to moderate and difficult
Specialties
- weddings and private events
- Bonsai Exhibition Garden
- National Native Azalea Collection
- guided garden tours
- Winter Lights open-air light show
Certifications
- Plant Collections Network accreditation for the National Native Azalea Collection
What makes them different
- The property includes 434 acres of public gardens and trails.
- The Arboretum has 65 acres of cultivated gardens, including the Bonsai Exhibition Garden.
- More than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails connect with Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Pisgah National Forest, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- ADA-accessible main garden areas and pathways are available, with wheelchairs loaned at no charge based on availability.
- The site has an on-site bistro with indoor and outdoor dining.
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806-9315
- Phone
- +18286652492
- Website
- https://www.ncarboretum.org/
Services
- public garden visits
- hiking and biking trails
- guided tours
- educational programs and classes
- art, science, and educational exhibits
- on-site dining
- seasonal events