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Sarah P Duke Gardens

426 Anderson St
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (919) 660-3957

Ratings & Reviews Summary for Sarah P Duke Gardens

What Users are Saying:

  • Convenient hours
  • Short lines
  • Group discounts
  • Ample parking
  • Friendly staff
5 Star Rating
 
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User Reviews for Sarah P Duke Gardens

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/19/2006 Posted by hdevil

Duke gardens is a lovely way to spend the afternoon. Take a book or your studies and spread out on the field. If you have some extra time, wander through the forest paths. Bundle up, take a beau and find a secluded spot. The Gardens are full of visitors in the summer and spring-finding a parking space on the weekend is quite a challange. But the fall colors and brisk air are just as rewarding.

Pros: beautiful walks

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/18/2003 Posted by niftynip

Beautiful any time of year... each season brings something new and interesting. The best time to see the garden is in late May and June because the roses are in full bloom.

Pros: Free, Beautiful

Cons: Poor signage

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/03/2003 Posted by gospodica

Duke Gardens is one of the best places to go for a safe and pleasant stroll. Not only are the grounds well maintained, but the landscape is beautiful.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/21/2002 Posted by Maureane

20 years ago Duke garden was the final touch that sold me on coming to Duke over other major medical centers. It's even better now. It is peaceful place for a walk/jog or to regain your equilibrium in a fast-paced world. It is meticulously maintained, with something to see at nearly every time of the year.

Pros: free, good parking

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/01/2002 Posted by Kim_Dragon

Duke Gardens is beautiful year-round and very well kept. There are lots of paths and places to explore. There is a large open lawn where you can bask in the sun, have a picnic, or play frisbee. The duck pond is nice and there are several kinds of ducks that live there. There are lots of cozy, peaceful places where you can just sit and read or lay on a bench and look up at the sky through the trees... or whatever "escape" you prefer. If you're into plants and gardening, you can find lots of interesting things here. There are also a lot of neat "architectural" pieces throughout the gardens. My only complaint about Duke Gardens is that many of the plants are not labeled... but, then again, I suppose a bunch of signs would really take away from the beauty of nature.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/06/2002 Posted by rinkmurray

Grab a book, blanket, a bag of bread and a weary soul. Relax, rejuvenate and feed the ducks. This is the easiest place to relax in the triangle.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/23/2002 Posted by Sety

Beautiful Japanese garden, never too crowded. Lovely in any weather. A must for an amateur gardener.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/14/2002 Posted by wh001

Work in Durham?This is a great place to escape to at lunch. Forget about the everyday stress of work and unwind amoung the beautiful arbors and gardening delights.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/13/2002 Posted by KForrest_Citysearch

This is the Triangle's best spot to picnic, hands down. I love the flowers, the gazebos and the nice shady spots that you can find if you walk down all the little pathways. The gardens get crowded on nice days, and the parking can be a nightmare--but the experience is worth the hassle.

Pros: Gorgeous gardens

Cons: Paid parking

Editor's Review

One of the most tranquil settings in the Triangle.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where to Park

While visiting to the garden is free, bring quarters to feed the meter in the parking lot.

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Attraction Information

Admission

  • Free

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Daily 8am-dusk

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