Botanical Garden in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Airlie Gardens

Botanical Garden

Wilmington, NC

Airlie Gardens offers daily admission, guided history tours, a 7-passenger tram, and seasonal displays featuring over 60,000 tulips and 75,000 azaleas.

  • Visitors seeking botanical gardens near Wilmington
  • Families seeking environmental education programs
  • Visitors interested in guided history, horticulture, and ecology tours

Airlie Gardens

Botanical Garden

Wilmington, NC

Airlie Gardens offers daily admission, guided history tours, a 7-passenger tram, and seasonal displays featuring over 60,000 tulips and 75,000 azaleas.

  • Visitors seeking botanical gardens near Wilmington
  • Families seeking environmental education programs
  • Visitors interested in guided history, horticulture, and ecology tours

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FAQ

What are Airlie Gardens' hours?

The gardens are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. They are closed on Mondays during January and February.

Is Airlie Gardens wheelchair accessible?

Most garden pathways are wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, and a 7-passenger tram is included with admission. The tram itself is not wheelchair-accessible.

Can I bring my dog to Airlie Gardens?

Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted. The enrichment information does not list an exception for dogs.

When can I see tulips and azaleas at Airlie Gardens?

The spring display features over 60,000 tulips and 75,000 azaleas. Airlie also hosts an Enchanted Airlie holiday event.