Historic Gardens in Durham, NC - Sarah P Duke Gardens

Historic Sites

Feb 10

The Sarah P Duke Gardens consist of approximately 55 beautifully landscaped and wooded acres including terraced gardens, fountains, gazebos, bridges at Duke University. There are 5 miles of allees, walks, and pathways. The garden creation began in 1934 with $20,000.00 given by Sarah P. Duke.

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The Doris Duke Visitors Center

There is places to walk, sit, relax and take in the serenity, smells and sounds.

The gardens are open to enjoy 365 days of the year

One of several bridges in the garden

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Wooded area with stream

The entrance to the organic Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden

Shade hydrangeas

The Japanese-style Meyer Bridge in the W.L. Culbertson Asiatic Arboretum

Lake view from the bridge

Lake and lawn

The stone steps lead to the Zig Zag path

The Roney Fountain

The fountain and 75-year-old pergola, with Wisteria, in the historic Terrace Garden.

Another view of the Terrace Garden which was designed by landscape architect Ellen Shipman

The entrance to the Duke Terrace Cafe

A view of the landscape with the Roney Fountain

Garden wall lines the path

What you should know:

Admission is free, but there is a charge for parking.
There are public restrooms in the Doris Duke Center, Terrace Gardens and the Asiatic Arboretum.
Check website for days and hours of operation.
Some guided tours are offered in season, check website for details.
No sports playing, tree climbing or swimming permitted.
Do not feed any of the wildlife.

Location: 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC 27705

For more information: Duke Gardens