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Outdoors Parkway MP 364, Asheville

Craggy Gardens

An outdoor spot in Parkway MP 364, Asheville, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: June.

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Craggy Gardens in Parkway MP 364, Asheville
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Why go

Rhododendron-covered balds with a short trail to a summit shelter.

It is one of 17 curated places we feature in Asheville, alongside 4 sights, 3 bars & cafés and 3 shops. The closest of our other picks is Folk Art Center, 9.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Parkway MP 364
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
June

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Asheville, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Folk Art Center

    Southern Highland Craft Guild gallery with Appalachian crafts and demonstrations.

    Shopping · 9.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    National Gingerbread House Competition

    Hundreds of gingerbread houses from bakers across the country, displayed through the Omni Grove Park Inn each holiday season.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Omni Grove Park Inn

    1913 granite-boulder lodge on Sunset Mountain with huge stone fireplaces in the Great Hall and long views over Asheville.

    Stay · 11 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

    Parkway headquarters with a film, interactive map and ranger info.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Curaté

    Chef Katie Button's Spanish tapas bar downtown.

    Food · 12 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Grove Arcade

    Restored 1929 market building with local shops and cafés.

    Shopping · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Craggy Gardens is a stop on our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Asheville

Another curated outdoor spot in Asheville. See the full Asheville guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Asheville run from 44°F in January to 84°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Craggy Gardens itself, we suggest: June.

Modelled monthly averages for Asheville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Asheville weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Craggy Gardens, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
364 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA
Coordinates
35.70027, -82.37963
Destination
Asheville, North Carolina

Craggy Gardens: quick answers

How much time do you need at Craggy Gardens?

Plan on about an hour at Craggy Gardens. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Craggy Gardens?

Our pick: June. Insider tip: Rhododendrons peak in mid-June.

Is Craggy Gardens free?

Yes, we list Craggy Gardens as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Craggy Gardens?

Craggy Gardens is at 364 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USA, in Parkway MP 364. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Craggy Gardens?

Craggy Gardens appears on Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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