I love going back to JCR every month as there is always something new blooming! They have become fanatics about not using insecticides and herbicides which makes it a little messier than it used to be. The lawns are picture perfect and plants have holes in them, but overall still a very satisfying experience.

If you love flowers, this is the place for you and priced right at Free. I don't think there is a formal parking lot.

The secret is out now. So they began to charge for parking!

Wander, medidate, or explore the variety of flora and fauna specimans in this city oasis. A haven for artists and photographers, a respite from the cares of the day. I have taken advantage of the seasons, and various lighting conditons to practice macrophotography. The visitor center offers brochures, maps, and classes for the edification of the public. When you plan... More

Went there in spring of 2009 to take photos of my daughter in her wedding gown several weeks before the ceremony. The gardens provided great backdrops.

The JC Raulston Arboretum is definitely worth the cost of admission (Free). One can not visit the Arboretum without being impressed with the variety of trees, shrubs and flowers that are exhibited there. Whether for educational purposes or for enjoyment of "the simple things," this is the place to go to get away from it all for an hour or... More

We've been to the gardens several times. we even had a picnic there for my daughter's birthday party. (I called prior for permission) My daughter who is photographer has taken pictures there of familys too. I love that it's free and it's a nice place to go and walk around.

JC Raulston Arboretum is a research and teaching gardens associated with NC State University. But the gardens are open to the public and free of charge and a great place to see some interesting and beautiful plants. The focus of the gardens are plants that do well in the North Carolina Piedmont conditions, and so many of the species seen... More

For the price (free), this is a very nice place to visit. There's a LOT to see. Besides the plants and trees, the grounds are very nicely landscaped. We really enjoyed our walk through the property.