"Belmont in Bloom!" Belmont by acemj

Belmont Travel Guide: 14 reviews and 25 photos

I can't think of too many reasons that a tourist would visit the sleepy town of Belmont, North Carolina. However, if you do, don't miss the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in the southern part of town on the edge of Lake Wylie. The gardens are a must for any visitor in the greater Charlotte area (Belmont is a short drive from the largest city in the Carolinas) who is a true lover of botany. Belmont also boasts a quaint and historic downtown as well as a beautiful yet small college campus and abbey.

It's hot outside, should I jump in?

My last visit to Belmont took me to the DSBG on a hot day in June of 2003. I'm not a real flower lover, but who wouldn't enjoy strolling around a garden filled with bright colored flowers, brick paths, natural arbors, fourtains and streams.

Intro Updated Jun 15, 2003
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Daniel Stowe is a retired textile executive who decided to buy up 450 acres and build a world class botanical gardens. I... more travel advice

Off the beaten path for sure! Off The Beaten Path (1)

At the DSBG you can venture off the main paths and take a hike through the small woods by the pavilion. There are... more travel advice

Nice welcome Things to Do (4)

When you enter the pavilion of the DSBG, look up! The dome is actually very beautiful and there is an impressive plaque... more travel advice

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Okay, you can't actually stay here. This picture is from inside the formal Garland Board Room of the Daniel Stowe... more travel advice

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Written Jun 15, 2003

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dr.firas May 26, 2004 at 3:10 AM

Great page dear Mark, I wish I can visit Belmont one day, nat told me a lot about it!
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pepples46 Jul 10, 2003 at 7:54 PM

yes my tip too..Hibiscus :-))and white Hortensias,after the trip to the animals, this is an other fine back to nature page. thanx Mark, I enjoyed that
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SirRichard Jul 9, 2003 at 5:00 AM

I've always wanted to see a movie in one of those drive-in places, we don't have that in "old Europe"... BTW, the unknown flower seems an hibiscus, don't know its name in english though :-))
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Bonobo2005 Jul 1, 2003 at 4:47 AM

A stone welcoming you to walk on the grass! that's cool. Great outing and a drive in for dessert! Beautiful page!
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sim1 Jun 19, 2003 at 12:46 PM

Great page Mark! The botanical garden looks great! Coming from Europe I've never been to a Drive in, hahaha, but I hope to do it some day! It sounds weird but fun to me, sitting in your car and watch a movie :-)
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keeweechic Jun 18, 2003 at 2:32 PM

Some of these sleepy little places are the best. What beautiful botanic gardens - even better when they expand it. The dome is really impressive.
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AndyRG Jun 17, 2003 at 7:59 AM

The intro picture is so beautiful, all flowers too! Did you finally become wet?
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jessicadf Jun 16, 2003 at 7:56 PM

Awww, we can't stay there? Heh heh. Beautiful!
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matcrazy1 Jun 16, 2003 at 7:48 AM

Nice destination and the Botanical Gardens look great. Heat? You could jump in the fountain, it's not Del Mar, maybe it's not illegal :-))) Beautiful picture of DSBG Gift Shop (guess why?) :-))!
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dave_21 Jun 16, 2003 at 4:29 AM

Never heard of this particular place, but it seems to be a relaxing, calm place with a beautiful botanical garden! Good work!