JC Raulston Arboretum

Botanical & Public Gardens in Raleigh, North Carolina

4.8 (3,009)

CategoryBotanical & Public Gardens ยท Botanical garden, Tourist attraction
AddressRuby McSwain Education Center, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
AreaRaleigh, North Carolina
Phone(919) 515-3132
Google rating 4.8 (3,009)

Hours

Monday9 amโ€“4:30 pm
Tuesday9 amโ€“7 pm
Wednesday9 amโ€“4:30 pm
Thursday9 amโ€“4:30 pm
Friday9 amโ€“4:30 pm
Saturday9 amโ€“5 pm
Sunday9 amโ€“5 pm

About JC Raulston Arboretum

JC Raulston Arboretum is one of the botanical & public gardens listed in Raleigh, North Carolina. The business is registered at Ruby McSwain Education Center, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as botanical garden, tourist attraction, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

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Hours are published for 7 days a week. The most common schedule is 9 amโ€“4:30 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (919) 515-3132. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, jcra.ncsu.edu.

Customers rate it 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 3,009 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded botanical & public gardens in Raleigh.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

T Meck 2 months ago

Free to the public. Walked for 2 hrs. Landscape and layout are extremely nice. Good canopy of trees protect you from some of the direct sun.

Toni Rosa 3 months ago

Small arboretum with friendly staff. Well maintained and labeled. Lots of benches and places to sit. Peaceful, pretty, and perfect size if you have a few hours to kill. The biggest issue is lack of large parking lot (unless I missed it?). There is street parking for non members. I went on a Sunday afternoon and found close parking, but I would imagine it would be tough to park close if there is an event. Grab a paper map, as I didnt see permanent maps around the grounds. It's a lovely place for a stroll and I'll definitely be back.

Complex Bean 5 months ago

A lovely oasis in the city. Plenty of shady areas and a huge selection of native and non native plants and trees. We spent the day winding through the sections and passed through desert, japanese gardens, pine groves and weeping flora. Some truly magnificent old growth trees and evidence of new plantings so next time there will be something new to see. Highly recomend a visit.

Sasha Myers 5 months ago

POV: You found Raleighโ€™s most underrated hidden gem ๐ŸŒฟโœจ Spent the day wandering through the JC Raulston Arboretum and WOWโ€ฆ itโ€™s giving main character energy ๐Ÿ˜ ๐ŸŒธ 10+ acres of pure beauty ๐ŸŒ Plants from all over the world ๐Ÿ“ธ Perfect photo spots everywhere ๐Ÿ’ธ FREE entry (yesโ€ฆ FREE!!) From the rose garden to the peaceful Japanese garden, every corner feels like a different vibe. Itโ€™s quiet, itโ€™s calming, and honestlyโ€ฆ a perfect little reset day ๐ŸŒฟ If youโ€™re in Raleigh and havenโ€™t been yetโ€ฆ what are you doing?? ๐Ÿ‘€

Richard Shuping 10 months ago

Went to the midnight in the garden event it was great! Get there when it opens so your food truck lines aren't to long. Food trucks were great ,gardens were beautiful. Fun had by all , lots of photos opportunities.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is JC Raulston Arboretum located?

JC Raulston Arboretum is at Ruby McSwain Education Center, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Use the โ€œOpen in Google Mapsโ€ button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is JC Raulston Arboretum?

JC Raulston Arboretum is listed as a garden and is also tagged on Google as botanical garden, tourist attraction.

What are the hours of JC Raulston Arboretum?

Published hours are Monday: 9 amโ€“4:30 pm; Tuesday: 9 amโ€“7 pm; Wednesday: 9 amโ€“4:30 pm; Thursday: 9 amโ€“4:30 pm; Friday: 9 amโ€“4:30 pm; Saturday: 9 amโ€“5 pm; Sunday: 9 amโ€“5 pm. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is JC Raulston Arboretum open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 9 amโ€“5 pm.

What is the phone number of JC Raulston Arboretum?

You can call JC Raulston Arboretum at (919) 515-3132.

How is JC Raulston Arboretum rated on Google?

JC Raulston Arboretum has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 3,009 reviews.

Does JC Raulston Arboretum have a website?

Yes, the website of JC Raulston Arboretum is jcra.ncsu.edu (linked on this page).

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