Surrounded by the southern Appalachian Mountains, the North Carolina is Arboretum is a 434-acre treasure nestled in one the most beautiful natural settings in America. Guests will enjoy 65 acres of cultivated gardens, 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, an engaging indoor exhibit center and innovative outdoor exhibits, and one of the finest bonsai collections in the United States. Arboretum grounds are open 7 days a week. Property hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., November-March and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., April-October. The Baker Exhibit Center, Education Center and Bonsai Exhibition Garden are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Parking Fees: $6 per personal motor vehicle, $25 commercial vans and $45 tour buses. No parking fee applies for NC Arboretum Society members. Parking is free on Tuesdays.
North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
Business:(828) 665-2492
Fax:(828) 665-2371
The North Carolina Arboretum is located next to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance at Milepost 393. From I-26, take Exit 33 and follow Blue Ridge Parkway signs for two miles to the entrance ramp.
- Accepts Major Credit Cards
- Accessible for Motorcoaches
- Advance Notice Required for Groups
- Alcohol - Prohibited
- Banquet Facilities
- Catering Available
- Childrens Activities
- Gift / Retail Shop
- Group / Trade Contact : Cindy Blankenship
- Group Rate Available
- Group Tour Site
- Handicap Accessible
- Hiking Trail
- Meeting Facility
- Member of : Blue Ridge Parkway Association, Blue Ridge Mountain Host, Asheville Chamber of Commerce, American Association of Museums and American Assodiation of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta.
- Min # to Qualify for Group Rate: : 10
- Motorcoach Parking
- Nature Center
- Pet Friendly
- Picnic Area
- Public Restroom
- Reservation Deposit Required
- Reservations Required for Groups
- Restaurant on Site
- Separate Checks Allowed
- Tour - Self Guided
- Tour Guide Available (fee)
Mar. 27, 2010 – Mar. 28, 2010
May. 1, 2010 – May. 2, 2010
May. 29, 2010 – May. 30, 2010
Jul. 10, 2010 – Jul. 11, 2010
Aug. 6, 2010 – Aug. 8, 2010
Sep. 11, 2010 – Sep. 12, 2010
Sep. 25, 2010 – Sep. 26, 2010
Oct. 9, 2010 – Oct. 10, 2010
Oct. 16, 2010 – Oct. 17, 2010
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Comments
Fran Freeman post: (Mon - Feb 1, 2010 8:01 AM)
When should we visit to see mountain laurel and rhododendron blooming peak?