The North Carolina Arboretum
Trees and plants and flowers oh my! Natural beauty and splendor are just a few of the amazing things that you will find waiting for you and your family or tour group at the wonderful North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. You can visit for hours while enjoying natural wonders including nature trails, perfectly manicured gardens and so much more. This could be just the relaxing, fabulous outing that you have been longing for.
While you visit the North Carolina Arboretum, you may even want to think about catching a glimpse of the Bonsai Garden Exhibition. How about taking your pick of some of the many gorgeous gardens at the North Carolina Arboretum? There is the ever-popular Cliff Dickinson Holly Garden where you can find approximately 50 or more different varieties of hollies. The hours will differ depending on exactly what portions of the venue that you are planning on visiting. You may call the North Carolina Arboretum at (828) 665-2371 if you would like further information or if you have any questions regarding hours of operation.
You will find during your visit that there are all kinds of different nature trails that you can explore. There are even choices that you can make between easy, moderate or difficult. This is just perfect so that you will know exactly what you can handle as well as what you can expect during your hike. Choose from the easy Bent Creek Road, easy to moderate Carolina Mountain Trail, moderate to difficult Wesley Branch Trail, easy to moderate Natural Garden Trail, moderate Owl Ridge Trail, easy Old Mill Trail, moderate Running Cedar Road, or the easy Old Arboretum Trail.
