The North Carolina Arboretum 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806

"You have to pay for parking, but entry to the NC Arboretum itself is free. I didn't mind the parking fee at all, because I'm sure it goes toward caring for the grounds and the people who work there. I took my mom through here and we both enjoyed it. I wheeled Mom around in her wheelchair very easily. There were so many different types of flowers, shrubs, and trees. There's also a small train track and town display. We could've spent so much more time just taking in all of the beauty, but it began to sprinkle, so we went inside to grab gifts and we were on our way. We took lots of photos and will have fun looking back on the memories. The bonsai tree displays had my imagination running wild! The staff were all very kind, other guests were polite, and everything was clean and well cared for. This is a must see, if you're in the area. We had a blast!!"

"We most recently visited the Arboretum for the Winter Lights event. Preordering tickets online was super easy and we able to get in quickly and park with ease. Everyone working was very friendly and helpful. The lights were amazing and I will definitely go back next year!"

"Beautiful and massive Christmas light show, a wonderful experience for all ages. The volunteer staff keep wood fires lit around the grounds and are very cheery and friendly. It's not the most wheelchair/stroller accessible site, but (steep) ramps are available to most of the areas."

"Loved the winter lights show! A massive amount of colored lights which was a perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. We got there early on a Thursday so it wasn’t too busy! As the crowd picked up it was still a very comfortable crowd level. Highly recommended!"

"We love coming here. So many beautiful lights. Everyone will definitely love it. There's plenty of room to walk around. The little ones will love the trains. There's hot chocolate, soft drinks, food, gift shops, and restrooms. Lots to enjoy and see ."