North Carolina Arboretum

The North Carolina Arboretum

www.ncarboretum.org
Tripadvisor (2,815) · Botanical garden in Asheville, NC
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434 acres nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America, with 65 acres of cultivated gardens, 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, one of … See more

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Jun 21, 2024
An incredibly beautiful place. Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains of western NC, the North Carolina Arboretum is a gem! The Bonzai Garden itself is worth the visit, however, the surrounding gardens … Full review by RichK996
Jun 12, 2024
A beautiful arboretum to visit! We look forward to seeing it again. We were in a 25' RV, staying at the Lake Powhatan NPS Campground, so we biked over. Great trails to bike. Full review by Seaside59073483419
Jun 11, 2024
The Mystic Jewel is a gem of a shop! It features beautiful gemstone and silver jewelry at reasonable prices. Everything from rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants... the store is loaded wit… Full review by bets83
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The North Carolina Arboretum (434 acres (176 ha)) is an arboretum and botanical garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental F…
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Painted from nature's palette, the North Carolina Arboretum welcomes visitors into its abode of rare and colorful species of flora. Th…
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The North Carolina Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden located within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah Nati…
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Date founded:1986
Area:434 acres

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Want to take my mom who uses a scooter/jazzy. Has anyone visited using one onsite and/or does it look like the set-up …
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Want to take my mom who uses a scooter/jazzy. Has anyone visited using one onsite and/or does it look like the set-up is easily accessed by one? Would she miss anything with required steps/stairs only?
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I would that would work for most of the area
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Answer by Laurie M · Aug 3, 2021
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Directions indicate that the last 1 mile is on unpaved road? How is this road?
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All roads going into the Arboretum are paved. The parking as well, The only unpaved are the bike trails which are nice and range from a wide dirt/gravel road to a dirt trail. If you …
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All roads going into the Arboretum are paved. The parking as well, The only unpaved are the bike trails which are nice and range from a wide dirt/gravel road to a dirt trail. If you chose, there are big hills but a lot of flat nice riding. We just did it and loved it but in my website I have pics of the bike trails.
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Are there wheelchairs?
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Will the Arboretum rent wheelchairs tonight for Winter Lights??
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Are my membership dues tax deductible?
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Yes. Your Arboretum Society membership is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Under Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the estimated value of membership …
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Yes. Your Arboretum Society membership is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Under Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the estimated value of membership benefits is not...
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