Botanical Gardens at Asheville
About
10 Acres of Native Southern Appalachian Plants
The Botanical Gardens at Asheville sit on 10 acres adjacent to UNC Asheville's campus, dedicated to native Southern Appalachian plant species - a quiet, free-admission garden with woodland streams and meadows.
Activities for Kids and Family Programs
Programs include:
- Activities for Kids
- Garden Family Programs
- Self-guided trails sunrise to sunset
- Visitor Center exhibits
- Seasonal community events
What's Included
- Free dawn-to-dusk garden access
- Visitor Center (10-4 daily)
- Native plant trail signage
- Group field trip booking
Experience
Outdoor native-plant garden setting. Suits kids who like quiet woodland walks and plant identification over high-energy play.