Airlie Gardens

Airlie Gardens encompasses 67 acres of quintessential Southern gardens with 10 acres of freshwater lakes. Features include azaleas, camellias, statuary and the Historic Airlie Oak. This once privately owned garden was purchased for the public by New Hanover County in January, 1999.

Address: 300 Airlie Rd
Getting there: near Wrightsville Beach
Website: airliegardens.org (opens in a new tab)

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