Winter Lights
Celebrate 10 Years of Winter Lights!
The spectacular open-air walk-through light show returns with larger-than-life displays!
Tickets on sale now!
Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum offers acres of cultivated gardens and groomed trails featuring some of the most beautiful, botanically-diverse plants in the region.
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Membership
Give the Gift of Nature
Treat the nature lover in your life to the gift of beauty and exploration that lasts all year long!
Exhibit
Monarchs and Milkweed: A Story of Survival
A journey into the world of butterflies and plants, and the complex relationship between monarchs and milkweed. Multiple interactive displays traveling through the seasons of a calendar exploring how the very survival of these majestic creatures has been shaped over time by one another, culminating in a massive migration that crosses a continent.
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Year of the Trail
The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to be a partner with the Great Trails State Coalition in its celebration of trails all across North Carolina. Explore more inside!
Memberships at the Arboretum
Join Today and Celebrate Every Season with Us!
Become a member today and enjoy your benefits all year long.