When everything is in bloom, nothing beats a warm afternoon in the arboretum. You'll often see students and professors and nature lovers taking in the scenery and sunlight. Great photo opportunities here as well.
Walking around the arboretum is very pleasurable. Everything is so green, well kept and clean. You want it to go on forever! We met some students who were singing and playing guitar. To the Coker - you won't regret it.
Oasis on UNC campus, a great stroll, sit on the benches in God's bounty, quiet study spot..stop by near Morehead Planetarium
First off, I'm a photographer. And we photographers LOVE Coker. In part it's because it's so close to Franklin Street (and the area churches) that it's an easy portrait spot for seniors, weddings and kids. The garden is lovingly maintained by volunteers and University groundskeepers. But for me the true spirit of Coker is the students and the community visitors. There's a middle aged Asian gentleman who can often be heard strolling the grounds and whistling the most beautiful melodies. There are college kids making movies and Utube videos for class projects. There are lovers cuddling and quarreling. And there's an occasional Chapel HIllian napping in a brought along hammock. What's not to love? My favorite, the sweet little bridge with the fountain, the Ginko trees in the late fall, and the beautiful thistles.
A recent walk thru the Arboretum reminds me of the value of the Coker family bequest to fund this project. Some of the most beautiful plants in the South maintained with care, well marked and in a setting that is peaceful and tranquil in the middle of a bustling campus. A great place for a special picnic.
One of the most amazing spaces on any university campuses. It is truly lovely at any time of the year.
We had a great visit to this arboretum on the University of North Carolina campus. There are some enormous trees here. The site feels very peaceful. Plants are well labeled and the grounds were very tidy. We would definitely visit this cozy green space again when we are in the area.
We brought our puppy for a walk through the Coker Arboretum and were so pleased with the beautiful, scenic pathway we found. It's a gorgeous arboretum and the perfect place for a Sunday afternoon stroll!
Right inside the UNC Campus so very convenient to add to a tour. Pretty but small area. Lots of secluded places to sit and relax. All the plants and trees are labeled so that was very interesting.
Not always well maintained in the winter but always lovely for a destressing stroll. It's not very big but the location on campus is perfect.