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(Average Yelp Rating: 5.0) (66 Reviews)
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426 Anderson Street
Duke University
Durham, NC 27705
United States

+1 919 684 3698

http://www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens/No
Neighborhood
Durham
Type
Fun Days Out, Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries
Hours

Sun to Sat from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

In the early 1920s, planners were set to create a lake in the valley that is now Duke Gardens. Funds were short back then and they began planting instead. Now, this is one of the most beautiful scenes around. Comprised of three main sections, the original Terraces, the Blomquist Garden of Native plants and the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum, the gardens are a treat all year round but make their best show in spring when the tulips are blooming. Bring a picnic and set out a blanket among the flora or just meditate under a shady tree. Admission is free. Sarah P.Duke Gardens open daily at 8am.

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yelp Reviews (66 Reviews) Back to Top

Kelly C.
(Rating: 5.0) By Kelly C.
April 9, 2013

What an AMAZING place! I feel lucky to be able to spend time here. The parking is $1 for 30 minutes but well worth it. I spent an hour and a half here...
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Arthur B.
(Rating: 5.0) By Arthur B.
January 22, 2013

A great place to spend an afternoon. A great park/garden with lakes, a Japanese Tea House and a Homestead farm. The gardens range from a rose garden,...
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Danielle W.
(Rating: 5.0) By Danielle W.
April 17, 2013

Really enjoyed Duke Gardens, tons and tons of walking trails. They had a Duke reunion going on while I was visting and it was nice to see how they set it up...
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Yahoo Travel Reviews (3 Reviews) Back to Top

By A Yahoo! Contributor
2005-09-27
Amazing
One of the great, inexpensive things to do with a family! My children love visiting this attraction...it is very soothing and relaxing. And the...
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By A Yahoo! Contributor
2007-07-28
Gorgeous
Beautiful gardens. Many different types of trees and flowers. Lily pond, lake and Japanese garden. Great place for a picnic or to take the kids.
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By A Yahoo! Contributor
2005-02-25
Beautiful
The Gardens were lovely. The atmosphere is very relaxing. My husband and I enjoyed a walk around the garden. People were very friendly.
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CitySearch Reviews (10 Reviews see all) Back to Top

By hdevil
2006-11-19
beautiful lazy day
Duke gardens is a lovely way to spend the afternoon. Take a book or your studies and spread out on the field. If you have some extra time, wa...
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By Contributor
2006-06-20
One of the most tranquil settings in the Triangle.
In ShortFrom formal to natural environments, Duke Gardens has many different varieties of native and imported plants, such as the mountain
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By niftynip
2003-11-18
A Must See
Beautiful any time of year... each season brings something new and interesting.
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By gospodica
2003-06-03
Pleasant
Duke Gardens is one of the best places to go for a safe and pleasant stroll. Not only are the grounds well maintained, but the landscape is bea...
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By Maureane
2002-12-21
Sold me on Durham
20 years ago Duke garden was the final touch that sold me on coming to Duke over other major medical centers. It's even better now. It is pea...
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By Kim_Dragon
2002-11-01
One of my favorite escapes
Duke Gardens is beautiful year-round and very well kept. There are lots of paths and places to explore. There is a large open lawn where you ca...
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