RT Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Botanical garden offering 55 acres of landscaped terraces, native plant collections, and tranquil walking paths open year-round to the public.

General Information

Hours:

Outdoor areas: Daily, 8am to dusk
Visitor Center: Closed for construction
Terrace Café: Friday 11am–3pm, Saturday–Sunday 10am–4pm (seasonal)

Fees:

Admission is free
Parking: $2/hour on weekends only in Duke University H lot

Pet Policy:

Dogs allowed only before 10am and after 5pm; must be leashed

Seasons:

All year

Location:

2000 Lewis St, Durhamdu/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">gardens.duke.edu

How to Get There

From downtown Durham, take Anderson Street to Lewis Street, then enter through the temporary pedestrian entrance at 2000 Lewis Street.

Overview

Sarah P. Duke Gardens, established in 1934, is a 55-acre botanical retreat on Duke University's campus, split into four distinct areas: the Historic Gardens, Doris Duke Center Gardens, Culberson Asiatic Arboretum, and the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Five miles of paths wind through terraced flower beds, ponds, and plant collections from around the world, with something in bloom nearly year-round. Note: during the ongoing Garden Gateway construction, enter through the temporary pedestrian entrance at 2000 Lewis Street.

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