• The North Carolina Arboretum's 434-acre campus is nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 393 in south Asheville and offers beautiful gardens, 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. 

    Types of Tours: Guided nature hikes (fee), guided garden tours (fee), specialty tours (fee), self-guided tours (parking fee applies). Group Policies: Advance reservation with deposit required. Parking fee is waived for paid programming. 

    As the local experts in Asheville, the ACVB would welcome the opportunity to source your overnight room needs and help you plan the perfect itinerary! Please contact us at 800-257-5583.