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North Carolina Arboretum

Asheville
4.5
(1,000 reviews)
2
Tours Available
$25
Adult Entry
3 hours
Recommended Duration
March-May
Best Time

Overview

The North Carolina Arboretum is a 43-acre botanical garden located in Asheville, North Carolina. It features a variety of gardens, walking trails, and educational exhibits, showcasing the diverse plant life of the region.

The arboretum is an important center for plant conservation and education, featuring a wide range of native and exotic plants.

Park Educational

Location

Address

Coordinates: 35.4960159367734, -82.60520804622864

Neighborhood: Downtown Asheville

Coordinates

35.496016, -82.605208

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Admission

Adults
$25
Children
$12

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum
1 hour
Recommended
3 hours
Full Experience
full day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

  • • flowers
  • • gardens

summer

hot

  • • extended hours

autumn

cool

  • • fall colors

winter

cold

  • • holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

  • Book ahead
  • Bring ID
  • Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

recommended

camera sunscreen

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

  • • stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

USD

Typical Costs

entry $20
parking $10
food $15
souvenirs $20

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

  • • 2 weeks
  • • official website
  • • 48 hours
  • • available

Amenities

Restrooms
Gift shop
Atm
Wifi
Lockers
Wheelchair rental
Stroller rental
On site restaurant
Cafe
Picnic areas
Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Official App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Asheville Regional Airport

Distance: 25 km

Travel Time: 30 minutes

taxi
$40 30 min
public_transport
$5 45 min

From City Center

Distance: 5 km

metro
$2 15 min
bus
$1.50 20 min
taxi
$10 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

  • Free entry early morning
  • Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

  • • Try local cafe
  • • Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

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thank_you Thank you
where_is Where is
how_much How much
beautiful Beautiful
ticket Ticket

Guide Languages: English, Spanish, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

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Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas
prohibited areas exhibitions
flash photography not allowed
commercial photography permit needed
drone policy prohibited
tripod policy restricted
selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Museum

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Museum

Park

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Park

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

  • "Book online"
  • "Visit early"
  • "Great views"

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Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Reviews

1,000

Adult Entry

$25

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