Daniel Boone Native Gardens
A small native plant garden in Boone showcasing the wildflowers, ferns and rhododendrons of the Appalachian mountains.
The garden was established in the 1960s by the North Carolina Garden Club. It sits beside the Horn in the West theater, and its winding paths lead past hundreds of species native to the southern Appalachians. Highlights include an old log cabin, wrought-iron gates and a reflecting pool. It is at its most beautiful in late spring and early summer, when the rhododendrons and mountain laurel bloom. Admission is about US$5 (confirm on site). It is generally open May to October, and you can combine it with the outdoor drama on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. May–Oct, 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Horn in the West
- Downtown Boone (King Street)
- Appalachian Ski Mtn.
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
- Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
- Blowing Rock Main Street
- Glen Burney Trail