Celebrating more than a century of gardens by the sea, Airlie Gardens continues to amaze visitors with it’s 67-acres of formal gardens, seasonal blooms, mighty live oaks, walking trails and historic structures. The self-guided walking experience typically takes visitors an hour and a half to complete; allowing for a leisurely stroll through the grounds.
The Garden Services building and restrooms are now open, however the Gift Shop and classroom will remain closed. In an effort to keep staff and visitors safe as well as increase social distance, ALL admission tickets must be pre-purchased on our website, no tickets will be available for sale onsite. Visitors should be prepared to have their mobile or printed ticket barcode available to scan at arrival.
*New Limited Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Last admittance at 4:00 p.m. All guests must exit by 4:30 p.m.
Winter Hours | Jan. & Feb., CLOSED MONDAYS
Gift Shop Hours | CLOSED
All tickets must be purchased online, in advance. There will be NO onsite ticket sales. Members may show their membership card or ID upon arrival for admission.
Garden Admission includes parking, access to the grounds all day, entrance to butterfly house & featured exhibits*.
General Admission | $9
New Hanover Resident, with ID | $5
Military (Active & Retired), with ID | $5
Children 4-12 | $3
3 & Under | FREE
Airlie Members | FREE
*Special events, such as: Enchanted Airlie, Summer Concert Series & Family Fun Night not included. Butterfly House is seasonal.
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The gardens will be CLOSED to the public:
The gardens close early* in preparation for the following special events: Summer Concert Series, Family Fun Night & Enchanted Airlie.
*Last General Admission at 3:30 p.m on early closure days. We ask that all guests exit by 4:00 p.m.
The self-guided walking experience typically takes visitors an hour and a half to complete; allowing for a leisurely stroll through the grounds. Garden admission includes a map of the property, access to the grounds all day, and entrance to all seasonal garden exhibits; native butterfly house, bug zoo & yearly art exhibit. We want you to get the most out of your visit, so check out the tips below to maximize your tour experience.
Compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), buildings, restrooms and most garden pathways are wheelchair and stroller accessible. A wheelchair is available on a first come, first served basis. There is no additional fee for this service, however an ID is required for wheelchair checkout.
Wheelchair checkout is currently unavailable.
Tram Service has been temporarily suspended.
We offer a 7-passenger tram service that is included with general admission. Trams cannot be reserved and are operated on a first come, first served basis.
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Guided Tours have been temporarily suspended.
Discover the rich history, horticulture and ecology with a docent-led tour. We recommend contacting us at least two weeks in advance to coordinate your reservation. All tours require a reservation and are only offered during weekdays.
GUIDED TOUR INFORMATIONWe are happy to provide a unique backdrop for both amateur and professional photographers. While cellphone, nature photography, and casual picture taking is permitted on the grounds, all portrait photography and commercial shoots require a reservation and fee. Drones are not permitted to fly.
Airlie Gardens is located right off of US-17/Oleander Drive and is convenient to Interstate 40. Located at 300 Airlie Road in Wilmington, NC, the Garden is just minutes northeast of downtown Wilmington and is close to Wrightsville Beach and many other area attractions, accommodations and dining.
Driving Directions to Airlie Gardens
300 Airlie Road Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7700