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Airlie Gardens, Wilmington

4.7
#1 of 9 in Historic Sites in Wilmington
Must see · Historic Site · Tourist Spot
Embark on a self-guided walking tour of the sculpted formal gardens at Airlie Gardens. More than 100,000 azaleas and numerous camellias bloom along the walking trails that weave throughout this garden by the sea. Along the way, you'll get glimpses of Bradley Creek and many freshwater lakes. Look for the ancient, 467-year-old Airlie oak tree. At the butterfly house, watch 11 species of native butterflies as you learn about their life cycle and which plants allow them to thrive. Other features include the Bottle Chapel, Lebanon Chapel, and Mystery Grave, which supposedly belongs to one of Napoleon's marshals. Put Airlie Gardens on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Wilmington route builder tool.
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  • By debrag30
    Gorgeous, meticulous and love the history behind it. A slice of heaven! Great for walking, learning and meditating.  more »
  • By Ratz76
    What a festival of light Much needed for 2020 Social Distancing And was not crowded The team has done an exceptional job  more »
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  • By Reginald Thompson
    Loved strolling the grounds of this place! Finding all the "heart" exhibits was fun. The grounds are well manicured and all the staff we encountered were friendly and made every effort to be helpful. The butterfly house was also a treat! Highly recommend visiting this gem!
  • By Blue & Green Traveling Team
    Loved everything about this garden! We took our time walking and enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful scenery. Definitely coming back here again just to walk the beautiful gardens. Loved all the flowers and especially the butterflies!
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