Currently they have a Statue/Garden Art display and fund raiser. Each of the 62 exhibits are for sale, although many are already purchased. It was a beautiful and fun walk to see the gardens and read about each display. They had a clear map to help locate each one and great signage on each display to learn the artist’s interpretation.Parking was ample. The walking path is manageable and safe. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. I highly recommend this!

I live in Chapel Hill North Carolina and the botanical gardens is one of my favorite places to spend a few hours. Frequently, in addition to the plants, one can enjoy an exhibit of sculptures that have been placed around the area.. The collection of carnivorous plants native to North Carolina is magnificent. Although presently closed due to the pandemic, one can usually enjoy a game of chess using the available large metal pieces and a board that you walk on. The gardens are arranged in a more or less academic matter. There are plantings that are typical of the various natural environments of North Carolina. Also of interest are the sections that contain plants of industrial or agricultural interest. The section of poisonous plants and the one categorizing flowering plants botanically are very enjoyable.There are a number of buildings , now closed due to Covid-19, that contain a gift shop, library, art exhibits and, usually, plants for sale. Interesting lectures and courses are also frequently offered.It is a great place to visit and,, perhaps,, have a picnic lunch outdoors.

Simply an all-around great place to visit or spend an afternoon. the bird blind and hiking trails are personal favorites. Sculpture in the Garden each year in the fall is not to be missed!

Well taken care of gardens. It took me about an hour to walk through and get my enjoyment out of it. There are no long trails or anything here, simply short walkways around the gardens. Parking was easy, even at noon on a beautiful Saturday.

Its a beautiful and relaxing place. You could go with your family to observe the nature and hear the birds singing. Great service. Its free. And it has free parking. Has a great shop with plants, book, coffee y many other thing.

Beautiful gardens. Areas to sit out of sun or rain. Bathroom available. They put a lot of thought into the building. Inside was closed due to covid. May have snacks or drinks available inside, but we couldnt see. Bring your own coffee if your sleepy.

Nice place. Easy parking. Not overly crowded. Small enough to see everything in about an hour or so. Kids had fun. And its free (though I made a small donation in the donation box). Ill definitely be back.

I love this little Garden. The art on display makes touring the garden great for any time of year. The pitcher plant garden was something new to me and makes me want to start my own.

Beautiful garden and great bikes for every level.

Whenever I come to the botanical garden, I make sure to bring a pad and pen. I look for flowers that are in bloom that might be good for my garden. Not only a wonderful park but a great resource for gardeners like me.

A great spot for outdoor exploring. Masks are required.

Beautiful garden with lot of plants to explore for kids. Kids Bird watching area is also very nice.

Would not call this place a botanical garden. The one in Fayetteville is a lot better they also have great trials for walking.

Beautiful gardens, very well kept. We went for a Sunday stroll and had a great time. They have many different types of plants: flowers, bushes, acuatic grass, trees etc. My favorite was playing with fly eating plants, that close their petals to catch a fly. If you are planning on visiting the gardens soon I would recommend to wait for the end of the month, because not all the plants are green yet.

A jewel set on over 700 acres off Fordham Blvd and it’s free!It was a dreary, cold March day so we didn’t check out the trails but will be coming back.We went into the main building and the homemade quilts hanging on the walls blew us away; they were all works of art! The gift shop has some unique and amazing things to buy, too.Open: 9-5, Sun 1-5, closed on Mondays.Can’t believe how close this garden is, my new favorite place to go~

Hidden gem in Chapel Hill. The hiking trails are also great and have some good elevation changes to keep you on your toes.

It was the off season so I dont feel like I got the full experience. Also a few of the wooden structure along the trail need a bit of TLC.

Weve visited twice so far. On the first visit, we enjoyed an introduction to the flora of NC which was helpful and instructive. This helped to form a framework for our understanding, beneficial for later travels around the state. Three years later, we didnt really enjoy the time we spent - there was an exhibition of local artists work which was distracting.

Beautiful garden, well taken care of, with many points of interest. Kids loved the fish tanks, the giant Chess and finding tadpoles and frogs.Shop is overpriced.There could be a picture beside the name of the plant. Because everything is mixed together, it sometimes difficult to know what is what.

Awesome botanical garden. The carnivorous plant section is the best I’ve seen. So many to look at and really cool.

Beautiful place to visit. Nice garden

Great space and ok plenty of plant life to absorb.

It was pretty with nice butterflies. Not much diversity in exhibits and over run by families dealing with small children making social distancing near impossible.

Beautiful place, I will return again soon

Amazing Garden my favorite areas are the herb garden and the marsh/bog area. The greenery allowed me to imagine being a fairy in the forest. My fairy princess daughters and I sat and meditated just imagining ourselves flying around the trees. Truly a magical place and deserving of many visits.

Nice selection of Plants! This Perennial Hibiscus Coccineus does Great in My Garden in NY...

Beautiful! With that said, this seemed to be more of a natural garden as opposed to Duke Gardens which emphasizes intricate landscaping to enhance the beauty.

One of the best spots on campus. Only downside is the location at the bottom of the hill making the bike ride/walk a bit inconvenient. The trails in back are decent as well.

Season is about over, but still fun!

Very nice garden and its free (they do accept donations). Its a good learning environment. It is divided into different ecosystems of North Carolina. It has an area for kids. There is also an area where you can watch birds and other cute critters feeding on the fallen bird seed. You are also able to leave the gardens at various locations to go on trail walks.

The kind of place that you need to explore and not just see via pictures. Breath taking and awe inspiring.

I’m so happy that we moved close to the Botanical Garden. I love going just to see what’s blooming and spend some unhurried time with nature.

This is a magical place,dont miss it.

The varieties of trees here amazed. I wished I had such property belonging to me. Great work by students, researchers and whole team. I truly appreciate it

Nice place,I will be back..

I love to go and see all the carnivorous plants, its so beautiful in bloom right now.

Fun beautiful place. Nice hiking trails and you can play in the river. Cool gardens too. Interesting meaningful experience. Completely free (except for the gift shop of course). The gift shop is fun to look around in even if you dont want to buy anything. The giant chess set is really fun. Very family friendly.

This place is awesome!! You should absolutely spend a sunny afternoon here.

Neat place to roam. Different, natural style gardens and a little shop. They are also trails behind it to walk.

Very beautiful. Nature trails are fun and enjoyable. Lots to see.

Varieties of plants and birds.

Such a nice quiet place to spend a few hours.

Fantastic walking trails, always really good vibes and juju at this place. Highly recommend to any and all visitors and residents alike.

If you lovw the outdoors and art, then this is the place for you!

The free tour on sat was good. They did not hv the hut so we went to Coker n around the corner in front of the museum there is 5 of them !!!! Do both places in one day.

My husband and I visited and it was a nice, relaxing time. This time of year I couldnt expect all the flowers to be in full bloom but it was still lovely. The carnivorous plants are really interesting.

Beautiful plants and gardens in a wide variety of settings with a lengthy hiking trail to boot

Delightful. Lots of trails to meander.

Sculpture display in this lovely conservation garden through Dec. 8th

While winter isnt the best time to view the NC Botanical Garden, its still a lovely place to visit any time of the year.

Beautiful gardens

So beautiful! My kids enjoy the scenery and out walk. We took lots of photos.

Nice areaNeeds TLC

Truly a five star experience. A surprise around every corner, nature blended with art and a playfulness throughout the design and layout. A place one wants to return to....

Great botanical garden! Great walks through the woods, and easy to identify all local foliage. Very special store.Very nice people, as well! We had left behind a Yeti thermos water bottle after purchasing some items.When we called back the next morning, Betina took our phone number, and name.In less than one hour she called us back to tell us that they had found our Yeti, and that it would be held for us to pick up.A 5 star experience for sure!

It is a beautiful place but it seems a little ungroomed.

Nice

Great place to see native plants and trees set outdoors with several different trails. There are plants and trees organized into. 3 regional gardens with detailed descriptions and an extensive herb garden. Parking free and classes offered. Took our 4 and 6 year old granddaughters who enjoyed touring the gardens during a recent winter weekend.

Great native plants garden. Offers a variety of plant environments.

This is a beautiful place to spend time as well as to attend an event. The scenery is lovely and the gardens and building are arranged well for the flow of people when busy.

The gardens and educational areas are great resources but I mostly enjoy the hike in the woods and down the (unauthorized) trail to the creek.

I really enjoyed the gift shop. Bought some gifts for my birthday. Interesting history information in the information center adjacent to the gift shop. Probably best to see it in the spring or summer when most of the birds and plants are growing. I saw families bringing children in so must be a spot to spend Sunday afternoon. Enjoy

Peaceful well maintained great place to walk trails see gardens & special seasonal events.

Nice quiet place to go. Kids enjoy walking around and the beautiful sights.

I love going here to relax and enjoy a quiet walk.

Early spring flowers

I found this place after following the signs from my hotel. What a lovely discovery.

Absolutely lovely. The customers and the staff were so nice and willing to help.

Wonderful experience.

Beautiful grounds, friendly and AVAILABLE staff. Special events are put together well.

Lovely place. I visited in February, so lots of the plants were dormant, but it was still a really nice walk in the woods. The informational plaques were well written and curated. I will come back in the near future I’m sure, especially when spring comes around and there are more flowers to see.

Nice selection of native plants in store as well as amongst the grounds. Would like to more rarer plants for sale.

Its a beautiful place for a nature walk. It can be a bit misleading depending on what entrance youre coming from. Plenty of shade to stay cool in during the summer. Bring plenty of water.

Just what you would expect. Pretty good place. Paths are a little rough/steep/soft for a wheelchair. Other than that we had a nice visit.

Its beautiful! A wonderful set of hiking trails and also more structured gardens. Theres also a fun giant chess set that you can hang around and play with if thats your thing!

Does not offer much for an amateur photographer when compared with Duke Gardens or the Raulston Arboretum. Additionally, the map is not easy to follow; I was stopped by others a few times who were also lost. I was very disappointed, because I was truly looking forward to visiting.

Uncared-for, small, not much to see

A very nice variety of plants in the gardens and wonderful wooded hiking trails considering its location in a populated area. Occasionally there are interesting shows and speakers. Parking is usually plentiful. It would be great if they added a small cafe with a view of the garden.

Good place for a low key hike. Very pretty.

This gardens are pretty, mostly native plants. The massive garden chess set is a must see. You can access the trails outside the fenced gardens afterhours for running or walking as well.

An average garden. There are far better gardens in Durham and the surrounding areas. Dog friendly path keeps you far away from bring able to see any of the main attractions withing the garden area. Many plants appeared wilted, dead or missing. Could use some part time weekend workers to make this place a little more relevant. Would pay an admission fee as well to see some improvements.

Lovely place to walk, lots of flowers, nice gift shop, educational, and now they have published there own flower identification book.

Nice and pretty but really small. Not great when its very hot, not ideal for a picnic cause theres no lawn. But still worth seeing for all the flora.

Great hiking trails. Amazing garden. Best place in Chapel Hill to enjoy the changing seasons. Also really amazing event and classroom space.

Not a formal garden, more of a natural habitat, representing all the regions of NC. Nice place for a walk in quiet nature. Bring a picnic--no food available

My girlfriend and I came here as our time visit. The layout of this place as a whole gave me the feeling of being in a natural garden with a few fun things sprinkled throughout like a giant chess board and the cabin. In my opinion I would have appreciated a clearer division of plants and direction in which to walk to give me a sense of an experience. For example, the poison garden does have a beautiful gated entrance into the area. However, as you walk the path you end up walking right into the herb garden. This would be great if they closed off that connection to have you go in and out from the same entrance gate.I appreciate the free admission but I wouldnt mind paying a small entrance fee if it meant the proceeds would help go towards developing the gardens. The location has a lot of potential.

Is a lovely place to visit always.

Love this place. Great trails and alot to see and learning things

Great place to take kids/grandkids!

This place is awesome and extremely beautiful. We always learn something new when we go here.

My favorite place to relax in Nature! Love its trails and variety of rare and interesting plants ️

Ooo la la! Not only is this piece of heaven mighty fine, but its also downright otherworldly. False. Its North Carolina-y. Which might be even better!! North Carolina, I love you. NCBG, you love NC, too, and you do it so much justice—thank you for creating a stunning botanical museum where we can feel at home with every step.From the mountains to the sea, you can check out the flora stretching across our state in a leisurely walk around the property.Know someone whod like to see the gardens but isnt able to do so easily? Theyve got you covered! All terrain wheelchairs, baby! Youll need to park, go to the education center building, enter the door to your right (next to educational flower display), and talk to the person at the info desk. Theyll help you out! That said, if youre the person in need of assistance and do not have a compadre with you, call in advance to inquire about whether they offer parking lot delivery of the chair.Yall, Im so excited for your visit!

They have a huge butterfly-attracting bush that looked alive because of how many butterflies were covering it! Beautiful

This was a nice place to go for a family outting. Did not take long to see everything my son loved it. Was very peaceful and pretty.

Visited for the nighttime Winter Wonderland event while in Chapel Hill on vacation. The gardens were really pretty lit up with Christmas lights. We had a nice time wandering the low-lit trails, sipping hot coffee, in the cold weather. It felt very festive! Purchased several pieces by local artisans in the gift shop - a necklace and a piece of pottery. I am glad we made time to visit during this special event!

Always a good visit. Their LEED certified main building is gorgeous. If you have the time, visit on a rainy day and sit in one of their rocking chairs and just listen to the many different sounds. You will forget about everything. At least for a little while. Lol.

A very good time of year to visit. I was able to identify new plants that are emerging in my yard.

Very nice facility and gardens. Nature trails make for quick 30 minute walks.

Beautiful garden with lots of information. Very enjoyable.

They have great native N.C. plants for sale. I purchased an Alumroot and it’s actually doing incredibly well as a houseplant.