Our 501 (c) (3) non-profit botanical garden offers free admission but is supported by donations. We suggest a donation of $25 per person for riding tours and $10 for walking tours. Your generosity ensures we can continue to provide a beautiful and accessible garden for all.

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Visitor Information:

• Advanced reservations required due to limited parking; please carpool.

• Only valid service animals, as protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, are allowed. 

• Children under 14 must be supervised.

• Stay on trails.

• Paths are paved, but electric wheelchairs are required and must be accompanied by an attendant.

• Restrooms available on-site.

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For Individuals and Families 

We open our 26-acre botanical garden for tours on Fridays, March through November. 

Schedule a guided electric shuttle tour or a self-guided walking tour of the paved trails. ​​

 

Guided Riding Tours of the garden are led by a professional guide and last 1.5 hours.​​​​​

 

Self-Guided Walking Tours feature 2.5 miles of scenic trails through the garden.

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For Groups

On Thursdays, we accept booking requests for guided riding tours for groups of 12 or 18-24 people. See the Groups page for details. 

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​​​​​​​ Reserve online here

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Address: Arborcrest Gardens, 174 Evergreen Lane, Boone, NC.

Directions via Google Maps can be found here.​

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For additional questions, contact us: ​

Phone: 828-263-3358

Email: arborcrestgardens@gmail.com