Asheville - North Carolina Arboretum

North Carolina Arboretum, located in Asheville is a 426-acre site whose goal is to "cultivate connections between people and plants through creative expressions of landscape". The arboretum has numerous walking trails and wonderful spots to contemplate the wonderful scene in front of you. If all the walking works up an appetite for you, an on-site cafeteria will satisfy those cravings. The North Carolina Arboretum also has a gift shop on the grounds selling unique and interesting items.