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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, NC

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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

A botanical garden and conservancy on several hundred acres of meadows, woodlands, and lakefront land in Belmont, North Carolina.

6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012 · Belmont, NC

About Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

The Daniel Stowe Conservancy runs a botanical garden across roughly 380 acres near Belmont, North Carolina. Founded by Daniel J. Stowe, the grounds combine formal gardens with natural areas that include a woodland trail, fountains, and a conservatory. Visitors can pay admission to enter The Gardens at Stowe, while the Trailhead Store, Farmhouse Garden Center, Dog Park, and scenic trails are open to the public at no charge. Seasonal butterfly programming, an adventure trail with a playground, and a café are also part of the site.

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