Directions to The North Carolina Arboretum

Directions coming from . . .
1. the Blue Ridge Parkway
2. Hendersonville, NC
3. Asheville Regional Airport (I-26 heading West)
4. Asheville (downtown) and (I-26 heading East)
5. I-40, heading East
6. I-40, heading West

Need more help with directions? We'd be happy to help you! Please call our main number at (828) 665.2492 or e-mail Peggy Eavenson at peavenson@ncarboretum.org.

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1. From the Blue Ridge Parkway

Exit at mile marker 393 there are signs on the Parkway for NC Arboretum, Hwy. 191 and Interstate 26.  On the exit ramp, the entrance to the Arboretum is immediately on the left (before Hwy. 191 and traffic light).

2. From Hendersonville (traveling Brevard Road / Hwy. 191)

Hwy 191 North to Blue Ridge Parkway.  After passing under Blue Ridge Parkway bridge turn left at traffic light.  Blue Ridge Parkway ramp continues to the left, Arboretum entrance is immediately on the right.

3. From Asheville Regional Airport

Interstate 26 West (travel North toward Asheville) approximately 7 miles.  Take Exit 33 (old Exit #2) -- marked Blue Ridge Parkway-Brevard Road-Hwy 191).  Turn right at the top of the ramp (South) onto Hwy. 191.  Travel South on Hwy 191 for approximately 2.1 miles (pass Biltmore Square Mall).  Look for brown signs for Blue Ridge Parkway and NC Arboretum.  Turn right at light and entrance to The North Carolina Arboretum, main entrance is ahead on right.

4. From Downtown Asheville

Interstate 240 West (soon to be I-26 East, both signs may be present) which merges into Interstate 26 East.  Take Exit 33 (old Exit #2 -- marked Blue Ridge Parkway-Brevard Road-Hwy 191).  Turn left (South) onto Hwy. 191.  Travel South on Hwy 191 for approximately 2.1 miles (pass Biltmore Square Mall).  Look for brown signs for Blue Ridge Parkway and NC Arboretum.  Turn right at light and entrance to The North Carolina Arboretum, main entrance is ahead on right.

5. Heading east on I-40

Merge right into Interstate 26 East.  Take Exit 33 (old Exit #2 -- marked Blue Ridge Parkway-Brevard Road-Hwy 191).  Turn left (South) onto Hwy. 191.  Travel South on Hwy 191 for approximately 2.1 miles (pass Biltmore Square Mall).  Look for brown signs for Blue Ridge Parkway and NC Arboretum.  Turn right at light and entrance to The North Carolina Arboretum, main entrance is ahead on right.

6. Heading west on I-40

Merge left onto Interstate 26 East.  Take Exit 33 (old Exit #2 -- marked Blue Ridge Parkway-Brevard Road-Hwy 191).  Turn left (South) onto Hwy. 191.  Travel South on Hwy 191 for approximately 2.1 miles (pass Biltmore Square Mall).  Look for brown signs for Blue Ridge Parkway and NC Arboretum.  Turn right at light and entrance to The North Carolina Arboretum, main entrance is ahead on right.