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- Rebecca AponteApril 10, 2016Beautiful 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, 2016Lovely 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 LeachNovember 16, 2013WNC 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, 2013Beautiful Gardens and dog friendly, well maintained hiking trails. Lots of easily accessible spots to let the pups play in the creek!
- Julie RehbeinJune 2, 2022Some shade on the hiking trails which makes for a nice walk. Dog friendly grounds, too.
- Visit North CarolinaJanuary 4, 2011Those 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, 2014Beautiful trails and gardens for walking or biking. Don't miss the bonsai and quilt gardens!
- Mary Catherine JamesAugust 4, 2015What a beautiful place. The quilt garden and the bonsai garden are lovely!
- Madhu VulimiriAugust 8, 2014The gardens are gorgeous and they have trails ranging from easy to difficult.
- Melissa HouckMay 10, 2014Make sure to check that the greenhouse is actually open that day before hiking out to it. =P
- Mandarin DrummondMarch 28, 2010Check 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, 2011Open until 9pm! Perfect for a late afternoon walk or bike ride on the expansive grounds.