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The North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum

Garden, Art Gallery, and Hiking Trail
Asheville
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    Mary Catherine J.
    "The quilt garden and the bonsai garden are lovely!"(3 Tips)
    G Don
    "Winter lights and the Savory Thyme Cafe"(2 Tips)
    Visit North Carolina
    "Don't miss the 10 miles of hiking trails and the Bonsai Garden."(2 Tips)
    Sam O.
    "Beautiful trails and gardens for walking or biking."(2 Tips)
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  • Rebecca A.heart icon on user image
    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 D.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Allison L.
    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 H.
    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 R.heart icon on user image
    Julie RehbeinJune 2, 2022
    Some shade on the hiking trails which makes for a nice walk. Dog friendly grounds, too.
  • Visit North Carolina
    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 O.
    Sam OdleSeptember 5, 2014
    Beautiful trails and gardens for walking or biking. Don't miss the bonsai and quilt gardens!
  • Mary Catherine J.heart icon on user image
    Mary Catherine JamesAugust 4, 2015
    What a beautiful place. The quilt garden and the bonsai garden are lovely!
  • Madhu V.heart icon on user image
    Madhu VulimiriAugust 8, 2014
    The gardens are gorgeous and they have trails ranging from easy to difficult.
  • Melissa H.heart icon on user image
    Melissa HouckMay 10, 2014
    Make sure to check that the greenhouse is actually open that day before hiking out to it. =P
  • Carla T.
    Carla TynerMay 20, 2012
    The Wicked Plant exhibit is cool. The bonsai exhibit is neat too.
  • G Donheart icon on user image
    G DonDecember 31, 2015
    Winter lights and the Savory Thyme Cafe
  • Mandarin D.
    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
  • @sloane
    @sloaneMay 29, 2011
    Open until 9pm! Perfect for a late afternoon walk or bike ride on the expansive grounds.
  • Greg L.heart icon on user image
    Greg LovejoyFebruary 6, 2016
    Everything make sure to give your self time
  • MTNHIGHADVENTURES M.heart icon on user image
    Flowers, trails, and great staff!
  • Julee P.heart icon on user image
    Julee Peck JonesSeptember 9, 2015
    Great selection of trees
  • Curt B.
    Curt BowerApril 7, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great place to get married!
  • Candice A.
    Candice AdamsNovember 30, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Winter Lights!
  • Jody B.
    Jody BJune 8, 2012
    Wicked plants exhibit, sipping cool
  • Amanda R.
    Amanda RiddleMarch 20, 2010
    Carolina Mtn Trail is nice and shaded. Lovely on a spring afternoon!
  • Courtney K.
    Courtney KellnerApril 27, 2014
    Quilt of violas
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