The North Carolina Arboretum

  • 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
  • Asheville, NC 28806
  • Phone: (828) 665-2492
  • Region: West Asheville

The North Carolina Arboretum's 434-acre campus is nestled off the Blue Ridge Parkway minutes from downtown Asheville and offers beautiful gardens and natural areas, including the Bonsai Exhibition Garden, 10 miles of forested hiking and biking trails, garden tours, nature activities for families, changing science, art and cultural history exhibits, an on-site bistro and gift shop.

Daytime admission into the Arboretum is free; however, a $16 parking fee applies for personal vehicles. To view full listing of parking fees and hours, click here.

Please note: Some building and facility access may be restricted due to COVID-19. Please check the Arboretum's website for details.

Amenities
Food and Beverage Service
  • Restaurant On Site
Property Amenities
  • Pricing Tier: $
  • Parking Available
  • Wifi Available
Admission
  • Rates - $
Attraction Amenities
  • Accessible
  • Pets Allowed
  • Public Restroom
Discounts & Packages
  • Discount - AAA
Food and Beverage
  • Restaurant on Site
  • Snack Bar/Shop
  • Beverages Available
Group Tour/Motorcoach
  • Motorcoach Parking
Hours
  • Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Season: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Facility Amenities
  • Audio-Visual Equipment
  • Banquet Room(s)
  • Breakout Rooms
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Restaurant On-Site
Wedding Amenities
  • Max. Capacity: 150
  • Outdoor Event Space
  • Reception
  • Ceremony
Meeting Facilities
Meeting Facility
  • Number of Rooms: 4
  • Theatre Capacity: 200
  • Banquet Capacity: 160
  • Classroom Capacity: 80
  • Reception Capacity: 160

Please call or email for weekend and evening availability.

Events

  • Saturday, October 26, 2024 to December 21, 2024
  • The North Carolina Arboretum
  • Location: The North Carolina Arboretum
  • Address: 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
  • Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • From: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM

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  • Friday, November 15, 2024 to December 31, 2024
  • The North Carolina Arboretum
  • Location: The North Carolina Arboretum
  • Address: 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806
  • Times: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily

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