Hike Though North Carolina’s Botanical Gardens In Asheville, Then Dine At Jettie Rae’s Oyster House

If you're looking for a fun and delicious way to spend the day in North Carolina, start off your adventure by heading to The Botanical Gardens at Asheville to hike and be in nature. After you've enjoyed your time exploring the local botanical gardens, take a short drive to Jettie Rae's Oyster House to indulge in fresh seafood.

To reach the Botanical Gardens at Asheville, you'll need to drive about two miles if you're coming from Downtown Asheville. Once you're ready to dine, it'll be about a five-minute drive to Jettie Rae's Oyster House.

During your time at Asheville Botanical Gardens, enjoy the fresh air as you take in serene views like this while strolling along the trails.

Since many of the flowers in this part of North Carolina bloom from mid-April through the middle of August, this is a prime time to plan your outing.

Along with hiking, you and your family can also plan to take part in an event or class when you visit.

After you've spent time at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville and worked up an appetite, take a short drive to Jettie Rae's Oyster House.

When you sit down to dine, start your seafood feast off with a platter of mouthwatering oysters like these.

Aside from oysters, treat yourself to a hearty lobster and shrimp roll. The menu also includes seafood classics like fish and chips, seared scallops, and crab cakes.

Because you've spent the day outdoors at the botanical gardens, feel free to stay with the "fresh air" theme and eat your meal on the restaurant's patio when the weather is warm.

Visit The Botanical Gardens at Asheville on the web for hours of operation and more. And check out the full menu with a visit to Jettie Rae's Oyster House's website.