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Botanical Gardens at Asheville

151 W.T. Weaver Blvd., Asheville, NC 28804
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Ranked #15 of 66 attractions in Asheville
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Located on the edge of the University of North Carolina – Asheville the Botanical Gardens at Asheville were a real treat to visit. First, the Garden... more » Owner description: Located on the edge of the University of North Carolina – Asheville the Botanical Gardens at Asheville were a real treat to visit. First, the Garden is located about 10 minutes from downtown Asheville which made it an easy site to visit. Second, the trail is well tended, beautiful and relaxing. If you ran it the trail is maybe 15 minutes long. If you stroll then it’s as long as you’d like. Lastly, and most important, you get to see some truly spectacular native plants in their natural habitat including a very rare Pink Lady’s-slipper orchid (Cypripedium acaule). As a matter of fact I saw FOUR with two still in bloom as well as several yellow and white lady’s slipper orchids that had finished blooming. To see them in their native habitat is rare enough. That some knucklehead had not come by and picked them is even more amazing. Some added treats include a large stone near the main stream that clearly shows the markings of its molten past and appears to be shaped like a dragon. « less
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fort myers
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We walked this garden in pouring rain. It was beautiful! There were bridges to cross, with rushing water below. We do love rocks and water. Would like to return and tour at a leisurely pace in nicer weather.

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Hendersonville, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The folks around here sure have green thumbs. Great place to take a walk. Bonsai garden possibly second to none. Beautiful Asheville attraction.

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Asheville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The Botanical Gardens have become a true oasis of beauty in Asheville. We go there a lot, especially during the summer. It is such a peaceful place to stroll around. There are always some interesting exhibits and I always look forward to seeing the quilt garden each year. It is a true gem and well worth a visit.

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Blowing Rock, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We really enjoyed the botanical gardens more than we even expected. We saw many different birds and so many native plants and trees. Everything was very well marked. There are several short trails all adjacent to a stream and the UNC campus. Wonderful photo opportunities! We spent about 2 hours enjoying the quiet here. Parking is free and there is... More

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Hendersonville, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Most of the reviews for the Garden are actually for the NC Arboretum (reference to walk along Bent Creek; $8 parking fee, large modern exhibit space, etc.. Some people evidently got the two places confused.

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Roslyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

A wonderful guide gave us a tour of these beautiful woodland gardens. Seeing the trillium in bloom was the highlight to me.

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See 4 more reviews by passionate-gardener for Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Great place to go walking with a friend, enjoyed the streams, the plants, the quiet. Nice store for picking up some great nature gifts too.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

The gardens were just beginning to bloom and the plants are well labeled. The Conservatory did not have quite as many labels so some of the most interesting plants were mystery plants!

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

It was nice, only $8 for a car. We were there too early to see anything blooming. There was also an art exhibit and quilt show there. Very clean and new facility.

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asheville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

No matter what time of the year, you'll always find something astonishing at these gardens. There are also great trails that travel through Bent Creek, if you feel like a hike.

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