
Any plant or flower enthusiast will want to make sure to stop at the North Carolina Arboretum during their stay with us at the Ramada River Ridge, Asheville NC Hotel. The arboretum is a state of the art 434 acre site that is filled with numerous gardens of all kinds, a huge greenhouse complex and numerous walking trails. It is located on the edge of the Pisgah National Forest convenient to I-26 and I-40.
We can hardly describe how amazing the gardens are at the North Carolina Arboretum. It includes 65 acres of well manicured, cultivated gardens, 10 miles of hiking and biking trails an one of the finest collections of bonsai in the states. The beautiful buds and lush landscapes can be found both indoors and outdoors.
The North Carolina Arboretum features an Education Center and numerous programs throughout the year. It is wheelchair accessible and there are wheelchairs available on site that you can borrow at no charge in the Education Center and Baker Exhibit Center. Parking is $8 per personal vehicle, $30 per commercial vehicle and $50 for buses. Cash and check are accepted at the Gatehouse. Parking is free all day the First Tuesday of each month and parking is always free to arboretum members.
Start planning your trip now! We would love for you to stay with us. The Ramada River Ridge is an easy and convenient Asheville NC Hotel that is located nearby to the Biltmore House, and other popular Asheville Attractions like the North Carolina Arboretum. Check us out and plan to stay with us. We are one of the best Hotels in Asheville North Carolina.