Daniel Boone Native Gardens — Attraction in Boone

The park is small but when it's in bloom the flowers and foliage are very beautiful. Typically, there is no one at the entrance of the park but there is a visitor book where you can record your name and where you are from. The is no entrance fee, but they do take donations at the entrance. The landscaping is nice and the grounds are well kept. It has shaded areas, a small pond and a few chairs and tables throughout. Information about the plants can be found on signs around the garden. It is relatively quiet and a great place to spend time reading or picnicking. You can also find some historical cabins in the park and nearby at Horn In the West, related to the journey of Daniel Boone.

During the summer months, the Farmer's Market is set up right beside the gardens. You cannot purchase plants at Daniel Boone Gardens, but I highly recommend making a trip to the farmers market then visiting the gardens. There is also a playground adjacent to this park which has been recently renovated, complete with swings, jungle gyms and picnic shelters. There is an arboretum, called Strawberry Hill, across the street from the...

We decided to visit on a rainy afternoon. We were the only people there so we really got to spend some time looking around. The setting and buildings are really beautiful. The problem is so much of the gardens have not been kept up and now require alot of maintenance to get them back in shape. Weeding, mulching, clean-up even poison ivy. We left a donation and I know everyone is short staffed in Boone, so we are crossing our fingers they get some help...

Such a neat place!

We were visiting our son at Appalachian State & had lunch in the park across the street from the Daniel Boone Native Gardens.

I happen to really enjoy exploring anything historical. I recommend checking out the cabin on the property. If you can, please make a donation to support the garden.

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