There's lots to learn about the shrubs and trees that grow at J.C. Raulston Arboretum. A place of recreation and scientific study, it'll bring out the tree hugger in you.
You'll find J.C. Raulston Arboretum in the farming neighborhood of Southwest Raleigh. Entry here is free, so you can leave your cash zipped up in your bag. While you're in the area, why not cross off some other sights, such as PNC Arena, North Carolina State Capitol and Crabtree Valley Mall?
