Christmas Lights Walking Tour at The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville NC

Continuing through January 2, 2016   Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum    Winter Lights is a three-acre nightly walking tour of The North Carolina Arboretum's nationally-known gardens, including its Quilt Garden and Bonsai Exhibition Garden. 

photo courtesy of NC Aboretum

Christmas Lights photo courtesy of www.visitnc.com

     Celebrate the holidays and discover the natural beauty of western North Carolina through lighted garden exhibits and landscapes. 

 
The 2015/2016 Winter Lights exhibit will also include animated displays that are programmed to illuminate to the sounds of musical holiday favorites.  

In addition, there will be several new displays and family-friendly activities that will be placed throughout the gardens. The Arboretum will stay open nightly from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Tickets may be purchase online or at the facility. 

For more information about Asheville Christmas light displays
and events visit our Asheville NC Visitor Guide

NC Aboretun hosts the Annual Rhododenron and Azalea Show

May 4-5  -  54th Annual Rhododendron and Azalea Show  Presented by the American Rhododendron Society, South East Chapter, this yearly judged event features hundreds of blooms. Spring and summer blooming rhododendrons and azaleas are some of the weekend favorites. The North Carolina Arboretum is home to the National Native Azalea Collection, and visitors are encouraged to explore the collection, located along Bent Creek, representing nearly every species native to the United States.

The North Carolina Arboretum includes magnificent gardens and miles of woodland trails and continual special events, touring shows and art exhibits. Just as our experience of nature is intimate, visitors to The North Carolina Arboretum connect with plants in personal ways that are as diverse and rich as the land itself.

Whether you enjoy strolling through gardens, exploring exhibits, enriching your mind or hiking and biking, the Arboretum offers activities for all ages.
The NC Aboretum is located a t 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way in Asheville.