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The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a truly incredible place to visit. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, it's a nature lover's paradise. The gardens are home to over 600 species of plants, trees, and shrubs, including rare and endangered ones. The gardens are open year-round, with spring being especially beautiful with the blooming of wild azaleas and rhododendrons. Summer brings bright flowers like the blue butterfly bush and yellow coneflowers, while autumn is covered in vibrant reds and oranges from the turning leaves. Winter brings its own special beauty with snow-covered evergreens and an array of other white plants.

The grounds feature 3 miles of trails that meander through wooded areas, along streams and ponds, through meadows full of wildflowers and into open areas with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Along these trails you’ll also find waterfalls, bridges, sculptures and other points of interest that make for a truly unique experience. There are also several educational programs offered throughout the year where visitors can learn more about the local ecology and environment.

In addition to its many hiking trails, the Botanical Gardens at Asheville also features a plant store where gardeners can purchase a variety of plants to take home with them; an outdoor classroom; a greenhouse full of tropical plants; a children's discovery area; an amphitheater which hosts lectures; events like art shows; music concerts; film screenings; picnics; weddings; private parties; bird watching spots as well as interpretive signs throughout the grounds to help guide visitors on their exploration journey.

The gardens provide valuable habitat for birds and wildlife alike who call this special place home. In addition to providing food sources for birds all year long the gardens also serve as nesting sites during migration periods — something incredibly important for some species' survival — since much suitable habitat has been lost due to urban development in recent years.

If you're looking for a peaceful escape from city life or just want to explore nature up close then you should definitely make time for a visit to this spectacular destination!