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J.C. Raulston Arboretum


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 50 attractions in Raleigh
Traveler Description: Part of the North Carolina State University, this eight-acre garden contains a wide variety of cold hardy temperate zone plants.
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Attraction type: Garden, Nature center
Address: 4301 Beryl Road Raleigh, NC 27606
Tel: 919-515-3132

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4 of 5 stars
sati09   4 contributions
East Coast
Oct 6, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Wonderful gardens, and best of all--completely free! You don't have to be a gardener to enjoy it--just go to walk around, sit and muse, or picnic. Not as elaborate as some botanical gardens (this is, after all, a place for NC State students to learn, as well as a public garden, and it is not-for-profit), but definitely great for a... more

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5 of 5 stars
trimc   7 contributions
Maryland
Jun 25, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The arboretum apparently has been around for many years, given it's well established trees and plants. Many plants are unique to this arboretum since they are from other areas of the world. The grounds are immaculately groomed. There is also an experimental garden where research is done. It's definitely worth the trip. (Note: Another worthwhile free arboretum in the area... more

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J.C. Raulston Arboretum Address

4301 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Tel: 919-515-3132