Arboretum · Chapel Hill, NC
Five-acre arboretum on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill with flat walking paths, open lawns, and native and East Asian trees and shrubs. Open every day from dawn to dusk.
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Corner of Cameron Avenue and Raleigh Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.
Visitor notice when checked: The arbor path along Cameron Avenue is closed for construction (arbor renovation). Check the garden’s current notices.
Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source
For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.
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Not a garden recommendation.
Paths are fairly flat, smooth grit or brick. Most are wheelchair accessible; grit paths can become eroded or soggy after heavy rain.
Official visitor informationStraight-line distances from this garden’s street address, not driving distances.
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