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Discover a world of scenic wonder and serene beauty, where each step helps you find your path to nature.

Hours, Admission & Location

Please note that the Visitor Pavilion, The Garden Store and front desk will be under construction until spring 2025 (exact end date to be announced). Our team may welcome you through an alternate entrance as needed and The Garden Store will be closed until construction has concluded. We’re so excited to share exciting new upgrades and enhancements with you this spring! 

General Daytime Admission

Garden Members: Free
Learn more about membership.

Adult: $16.95 +tax
Senior: (60+) : $14.95 +tax
Child: (2-12) : $9.95 +tax
Children Under 2: Free
Groups of 15+: Please email graham@dsbg.org for information on group tours and group pricing.

Please note, special event admission fees may apply to select events.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located in Belmont, North Carolina.

We are located 21 miles from Charlotte, NC, and 13 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Get directions to the garden on Google Maps.

Groups of 15 or more require a reservation and will receive a group rate depending on the total number of people. Group rates will only be honored on prior reservations and must be paid as one transaction. For more information and rate, please email graham@dsbg.org.

Please note that ticketed events such as Holidays at the Garden typically do not allow for group discounts. 

As a benefit of your EBT card, you can visit during daytime hours as often as you’d like for only $3 per person. Present your benefits card at admissions for up to four family members. Discount not applicable for ticketed events, photoshoots, engagements, or private events. Offer valid only for daytime Daily Admission.

Learn more about Museums for All.

Dogs are not allowed in the Garden areas where the only access point is through the Visitor Pavilion, with exception of trained service animals that perform life functions for individuals with disabilities.

Leashed dogs are permitted within our grounds, trails, and the Trailhead Store patio and outdoor seating areas. Unleashed dogs are only permitted within our dog park.

Winter Hours

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The Trailhead Store Hours 

Sunday-Thursday    7 AM – 7 PM

Friday-Saturday.      7 AM – 7 PM

No entry fee is required to access The Trailhead Store or the six+ miles of hiking trails on DSBG property. Gates for the property will close following the Trailhead Store schedule. If you are accessing the trails, please plan your time accordingly.

DSBG is closed for the following holidays, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Q: Do you have wheelchairs or strollers available? 

Wheel chairs and strollers are not available for rent, although the Garden is stroller/handicap accessible. Benches are located throughout the Garden.

Q: What if it rains during my visit?

The Garden is open rain or shine. Refunds or rain checks on admission ticket purchases are not granted for weather related reasons. In the event of extreme weather including snow or a bad storm the Garden may close. Please call 704-825-4490 prior to your visit.

Q: Can I bring food or drinks in the Garden? 

Picnics and coolers are welcome anywhere on the property, but please no alcoholic carry-ins or grills.

Q: Do you have a restaurant on site? 

No; however, we have beverages, wine, and snacks in The Trailhead Store and The Garden Store. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis on the terrace or at picnic tables. The Garden occasionally hosts food trucks for special events, but please inquire for specific dates and availability.

Q: Can I bring art supplies and/or a camera? 

The Garden encourages you to find your creativity in nature! We welcome you to bring art supplies that will not deface garden surfaces (no paint drips on the bricks, please!) or block the enjoyment of our spaces for others. For those wanting to take photographs, we ask that they be for your own enjoyment and not for monetary gain. Visitors and Members are welcome to take snapshot photographs of plants, individuals and subjects that capture the events of your visit. DSBG defines a snapshot as an informal photograph that is shot spontaneously and quickly without artistic intent. You may share your photos of the Garden on social media outlets.

For those wanting to take portraits or commercial photography, please see our Photography Policy for more information on booking those sessions.