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JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, Raleigh

4.8
#3 of 20 in Parks in Raleigh
Garden · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
The JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University is a nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast. Plants especially adapted to Piedmont North Carolina conditions are collected and evaluated in an effort to find superior plants for use in southern landscapes.
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  • By tunitravels
    We so enjoyed our 3 hour visit to these gardens. So many beautiful plants, trees and flowers. It was a delight to stroll through the different sections of the gardens. Very well maintained...  more »
  • By SkykomishBob
    We had a morning to kill in Raleigh and this place worked out great for us. Very enjoyable. Good hand-out map. Most species featured a small nearby plaque giving the name and information about...  more »
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