North Durham Country Byway
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, NC

Successfully fulfilling one of its missions to "provide settings for memorable and enriching experiences, quiet contemplation, relaxation, and renewal," the four connecting gardens which make up the Sarah P. Duke Garden offer ample opportunities to steal away from the crowd.

Slip through the dense foliage of the Duke University campus and into the Sarah P. Duke Garden. You'll forget the urban streets of Durham or the hustle and bustle of students trying to make it to class and find yourself in the serenity of the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum. Follow the paths past ducks and cardinals, irises and daffodils, and over a white footbridge.

The H. L. Blomquist Garden of Native Plants highlights the flora of the southeastern United States, while the Terrace Gardens resembles the manicured lawns of England. With over five miles of allées, walks, and pathways throughout the Doris Duke Center and surrounding gardens, be sure to plan enough time to get your fill of this beautiful environment.