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Gardens and Lunch in Wilmington

Beat the midday heat and crowds by arriving at the gardens when they open, then grabbing a late lunch nearby.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Airlie Gardens

    Arrive at Airlie Gardens right at opening. The 67 acres of Southern gardens, azaleas, and the Historic Airlie Oak are quietest in the morning light before the tour groups arrive.

  2. 10:30

    Blueberry's Grill Wilmington

    Walk 16 minutes from the gardens to Blueberry's Grill Wilmington. It is a grill restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch, as well as brunch cocktails, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal after your walk.

  3. 11:30

    Jungle Rapids

    End your outing at Jungle Rapids. While the water park is closed during the off season, the dry park facilities including the arcade, mini golf and go karts are open all year round. Check the route to get there.

Local tip

Airlie Gardens is open daily. Blueberry's Grill Wilmington is open daily from 7 AM to 3 PM. Jungle Rapids hours vary and the park may close due to inclement weather, so call ahead before you go.

Check before you go

  • Airlie Gardens is open daily.
  • Blueberry's Grill Wilmington is open daily from 7 AM to 3 PM.
  • Jungle Rapids hours vary and the park may close due to inclement weather, so call ahead before you go.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wilmington (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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