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Have friends coming in for a few days next weekend. Need suggestions for a day trip. I was thinking of Duke Gardens or UNC Botanical Gardens. I also need restaurant recommendations for either of these places. Any thoughts would be apprecaited.
I assume you mean the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
As between the two I would choose Duke, especially at this time of year. It is a much more manicured, planned garden. The NC Botanical Garden is a more natural environment, and can be great for hikes.
I love taking the kids to the NC Botanical Gardens (affiliated with UNC), but Duke Gardens is definitely the place to go to entertain out-of-town guests.
you know you could do both depending on your energy level. You can hike for hours in either place but they are totally opposite.
Duke is what most people think of for formal gardens and very beautiful. But for horticulture and native species buffs, NC Botanical gardens are paradise. It is very unique but has it's own special beauty.
Also Tomorrow is the Chapel Hill Garden Club garden tour which benefits NC Botanical gardens. A fun way to peek in other folks back yards. Enjoy whatever you choose.
If you came on Saturday morning, it would be fun to get some good picnic supplies at the Durham Farmers Market and bring them to Duke Gardens. Guglhupf, Fosters Market, or Nosh are good options too, either for carry-out or to eat there. For dinner options close to Duke Gardens, you could check out Six Plates on Erwin (wine bar + tapas-style food), various options in the 9th Street area (Vin Rouge, Blu Seafood) or downtown (Piedmont).
Have a fun weekend!
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