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The North Carolina Arboretum

Garden, Art Gallery, and Hiking Trail

Asheville

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"The quilt garden and the bonsai garden are lovely!"(3 Tips)
"Winter lights and the Savory Thyme Cafe"(2 Tips)
"Don't miss the 10 miles of hiking trails and the Bonsai Garden."(2 Tips)
"Beautiful trails and gardens for walking or biking."(2 Tips)

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Rebecca AponteApril 10, 2016
Beautiful grounds! Do most of the trails in under 3 hours of hiking, none too strenuous. Very cool nature museum too, great place for kids.
Anthony DuranJune 16, 2016
Lovely and beautiful place. Was glad to see an Arcosanti bell in the garden from my home state. Has a cool little wildlife exhibit inside and the train is really cool alongside the hiking trails.
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Allison LeachNovember 16, 2013
WNC Arboretum is a lovely garden area to visit. To avoid paying the parking fee access the garden by parking at the Lake Powhatan Recreation Area Hardtimes Trailhead.
Lauren HammockAugust 25, 2013
Beautiful Gardens and dog friendly, well maintained hiking trails. Lots of easily accessible spots to let the pups play in the creek!
Julie RehbeinJune 2, 2022
Some shade on the hiking trails which makes for a nice walk. Dog friendly grounds, too.
Visit North CarolinaJanuary 4, 2011
Those beautiful mountains you're seeing? Those are the Appalachian Mountains and they surround this 434-acre treasure. Don't miss the 10 miles of hiking trails and the Bonsai Garden.
Sam OdleSeptember 5, 2014
Beautiful trails and gardens for walking or biking. Don't miss the bonsai and quilt gardens!
Mary Catherine JamesAugust 4, 2015
What a beautiful place. The quilt garden and the bonsai garden are lovely!
Madhu VulimiriAugust 8, 2014
The gardens are gorgeous and they have trails ranging from easy to difficult.
Melissa HouckMay 10, 2014
Make sure to check that the greenhouse is actually open that day before hiking out to it. =P
Carla TynerMay 20, 2012
The Wicked Plant exhibit is cool. The bonsai exhibit is neat too.
G DonDecember 31, 2015
Winter lights and the Savory Thyme Cafe
Mandarin DrummondMarch 28, 2010
Check out the bonzai exhibit, the quilt garden, and the native gardens. Also lots of area trails. Annual membership is a good deal. Read more
@sloaneMay 29, 2011
Open until 9pm! Perfect for a late afternoon walk or bike ride on the expansive grounds.
Greg LovejoyFebruary 6, 2016
Everything make sure to give your self time
MTNHIGHADVENTURES MayfieldOctober 30, 2014
Flowers, trails, and great staff!
Julee Peck JonesSeptember 9, 2015
Great selection of trees
Curt BowerApril 7, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great place to get married!
Candice AdamsNovember 30, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Winter Lights!
Jody BJune 8, 2012
Wicked plants exhibit, sipping cool
Amanda RiddleMarch 20, 2010
Carolina Mtn Trail is nice and shaded. Lovely on a spring afternoon!
Courtney KellnerApril 27, 2014
Quilt of violas

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