Often spoken of as "the crown jewel of Duke University," Duke Gardens occupies 55 acres in the heart of west campus. Renowned both for landscape design and the quality of horticulture, Duke Gardens attracts more than 300,000 visitors from all over the world each year.
426 Anderson St (at Campus Dr) Durham , NC 27705 United States
Must-visit in Duke university area. Good for every generation.
It's my favorite outdoor park/gardens in Durham but a big beware to local photographers , Duke Garden wants your money even if you're not doing paid work so be careful and be sneaky when shooting.
Beautiful park ! Wear comfortable walking shoes . Best to go during "off times" during the week. It's very crowded on the weekends.
It's a great place to go for a late afternoon walk . Lots of great views .
Amazing place to go on a picnic or for a walk. Absolutely beautiful.
If you are in the area and love plants this is a must see.
Lovely garden . Arrive early. Small parking lot . And $2 an hour.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens at 12 minutes drive to the northeast of O2 Dental Group of Durham
a beautiful and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city !
Beautiful place to walk, explore, or picnic .
Bring a blanket and food for a nice picnic on the big lawn. Also bring balls for the kids!
Perfect if you're looking for a nice, good stroll
Stunning and just covered with so many kinds of plants and beautiful flowers .
Go on a warm day and lay on the quad to catch some rays. Bring a book and a blanket--or your dogs.
Gorgeous, if not a bit toooo manicured
The gardens are nice for long walks and spending some time with nature...
Different zones mean you can travel the world in an afternoon walk .
The Japanese Tea House is only open Monday - Friday.
Nice and huge gardens . Many kind of flowers there. The gift shop is really bad
Wonderful l,
I love the smell of flowers there ????
Beautiful gardens and with a great energy for meditation and yoga !
Parking is Free on weekends until 1pm.
So many locations for family photos!
Watch the sunset at the park , amazing!
A lovely free park to go for a stroll in
Don't forget to pay for parking ! Unless you want to pay a $20 fine ????????????????
Duke Reunions 2012 - Visit the Duke Gardens to remember sunny days spent on the lawn with friends.
It's beautiful
Go look at the giant lilly pads on the pond . they are stunning!
Love the gift shop !
The atmosphere is romantic
Sadly no more dogs are allowed starting Jan 1, 2017. Used to be a great place to walk my dog but sadly I won't be visiting anymore.
Perfect for a picnic !
Great place for an inexpensive date, year round!
Head down to the koi pond
i love the pond with all water lilies...
Park in the bottom lot to the far right. Take the shortcut to the large pond
Get food for the waterfowl at the garden store! It's cheap
Great photography anytime of the year.
Experience the beautiful 55-acre Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
Hang out by the terrace or have a picnic by the pons
No open container rules!
Take prom photos here! Or wedding portraits, if you're a little older.
Great place for a lunch date!
1st Big Weekend - Sept 1 - Come see "Happy Feet" 7:30-9:30.
You don't have to pay for parking after 5 pm
Look for the ducklings in the big pond !
Look for the Japanese house
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The garden is luscious in summer, but fall may be my favorite time because the potential is so clear. - ADRIAN BROWN
Great place to have lunch outdoors. Several picnic tables and benches to sit on. - Eric Guess
Beautiful pipe-organs and excellent music make services here a joy to attend. - Brock
Great exhibitions. Permanent collection is uneven. Extraordinary spaces deserve better. Cafe had excellent food. - Roger Schonfeld
Really enjoyed the variety of beers here! They also have a great selection of board games to play while you drink. - jiresell