Arborcrest Gardens

174 Evergreen Lane, Boone, NC 28607

(828) 263-3358

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The gardens are closed through the end of 2024 due to damage from Hurricane Helene. 

Arborcrest Gardens is located on 26 acres near the base of Howard Knob in Boone. Take a peaceful stroll around the 2.5 miles of paved trails throughout the gardens or sign up for a 2-hour guided electric vehicle tour.

The nonprofit botanical garden is free to visit and open to the public, by reservation only, on Fridays year-round. Fill out the online form and call to schedule your visit.

The property surrounds the home of Dr. Ronald and Cheryl Stanley, and was started as a vegetable garden and passion project of Dr. Stanley's. Please be courteous of the property, make reservations, follow all posted regulations,  and always follow Outdoor NC Principles when outdoors.