420 Anderson St., Durham
gardens.duke.edu | 919-684-3698

The landscaped and wooded gardens accentuate Mother Nature’s beauty, offering a peaceful environment to relax, walk, explore, photograph eye-catching plants, or learn about gardening and plants on one of the educational programs or tours. Bold plantings, thousands of plant species, terraces, sculptures, and water features make up the gardens. With five miles of allées, walks, and pathways, visitors get a chance to enjoy four distinct garden areas.

This garden backs to the Duke campus and Duke University Hospital. It’s a great reprieve for college students or hospital workers on lunch break. It’s nice for family photos, a wedding, or a family stroll.

—Grace Denton, Durham, a member of Piedmont Electric