North Carolina Azalea Festival

A week-long festival held every April, with music, events, exhibits, tours, community pride, and the beautiful flowers in bloom.

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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.
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Haunted Cotton Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Scary, creepy and mostly ghostly tales. Chills and thrills await you at one of the most historic and haunted locations in Wilmington. Bring your camera.
Open year round$12, under 12 free
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Jungle Rapids
Water park closed during off season but dry park open all year round. Hours vary and park may close due to inclement weather, so call ahead. Its main feature is the water park, but it includes an arcade, mini golf and go karts. Prices vary for admittance to the waterpark, but the best price is the 4PM-7PM $14.95 for all ages special.
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Tour Old Wilmington
Tour Old Wilmington and discover hidden history and a lost time as we travel to Wilmington during the Victorian Era (1837- 1901) Learn about Wilmington’s rich and colorful history as we reveal what life was like in Wilmington during the Civil War, customs and traditions of the day, sea tales, and folklore. Call for tour times. Walking tours start at the foot of Market and Water Streets, be sure to look for the Victorian Lady!
Open year round$12