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JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, Raleigh

4.8
#3 of 20 in Parks in Raleigh
Garden · Hidden Gem · Wildlife Area
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 Ck C
    February - Saturday in Raleigh - not sure what to do - love the outdoors.. Just walked and submerged in the beautiful surroundings although most were brownish and battered by the cold weather...  more »
  • By mark07871
    A must see if you like gardens. My wife and I spent the weekend in Raleigh and this was a highlight. They offered free tours with a knowledgeable guide. We spent nearly two hours in total and it was.....  more »
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