We attended the light show at Airlie Gardens and it was beautiful. It was my first time attending. Lots of thought and planning were put into keeping participants safe with social distancing and one way signs while viewing the displays. The singing Christmas trees were my personal highlight! Will definitely visit again.

Fantastic mind-candy and visual escapade. $9 paid online only. Ample parking. Upkeep is excellent and the employees are super nice. Paths are easy and the loop is about one mile. Greek-ruins is a common theme, but local artists add their own punch. Venture off-path and chill in a lounger, discover secret canopies and hidden Gothic statues.

Airlie Gardens is beautiful! There is such a big variety of flowers and plants here that make the scenery so gorgeous. It is a great place for pictures or venues with friends and family. The gardens also holds a ton of incredible events during every season of the year, and when going with large groups it barely costs a thing. If in Wilmington, this is definitely a place to check out!

Thoroughly enjoyed Airlie Gardens! The weather was perfect. The squirrels were a treat! The Live Oaks and flowers were beautiful! We will definitely be back! It’s a stunning location to have a picnic, walk around and explore nature or just relax!

Soo beautiful in the spring everything is blossoming and comes to life! I love the plant varieties and made for a good walk.My group also witnessed a wedding & they were surrounded in tulips. I would love to get married in a garden like this one! Would definitely return on my trip back to N.C

Gorgeous historic gardens, family friendly, kept by an amazing staff. You just cant tire of this magical place with 400 year old oaks dripping in Spanish moss.

It was great we had so much fun but you have to wear mask outside

Always a great and wonderful experience! Good memories

My husband and I love this place!! It’s a beautiful, peaceful place and we’ve been multiple times! I’m sure it’d be great to bring a book here in the spring or fall. It’s very well kept and normally not too crowded. It definitely gets hot in the summer, so we prefer to go in the spring or fall, but any time it’s great! In the summer they have sunflowers and in the spring they have tulips! The butterfly arboretum is fun to visit in the summer as well. Definitely take your time here so you don’t miss anything! They even have snakes and other reptiles inside by the gift shop.

I could not say enough about these gardens. It is such a tender and peaceful place for my husband and I. We go as often as we can. Our last visit was in March before this whole COVID thing happened. We captured some lovely moments and lots of blooming flowers during our visit. The whole park is so well maintained. It really feels like a little piece of paradise to us.

I absolutely love this place! Its beautifully kept and they have wonderful and fun exhibits!

Great place for a walk with the Family to view some AMAZING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS .

It was blistering hot outside, however we really enjoyed the butterfly garden! So many awesome features and feels great to get out and breathe fresh air.

The best natural Gardens and nature grounds from New Hanover County North Carolina down to Georgetown County South Carolina. As much as I used to love Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina, here hasnt beat it is beautiful artistic elegant yet not overloaded and almost commercialize and trashy looking like Brookegreen. So well done so beautiful so peaceful. Well definitely do a family membership when I have the funds available again. Everyone there is so genuinely friendly and kind ineligible.

Absolutely beautiful ! I loved every second. My son had a wonderful time looking at everything and loved the butterflies. I wish there was more local wildlife around but obviously they cant control that. The staff was so kind and helpful. Beautiful attraction and worth every penny.

Such a fun place, we went to see the butterflies then walked the property we had a lovely day. Staff was extremely friendly!

Although the gardens close at 5pm and we didnt show up until quarter after 4, the nice lady behind the desk let us come in anyway (its supposed to take about 2 hours to walk through). We still got to see some beautiful trees and butterflies so I walked away happy! Absolutely beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful! Loved the oak trees.. beautiful walkways! My son loved the creek access to see the boats and harbor.

Quick FYI - Buy your tickets online due to covid! Prepaid tickets only accepted.Airlie Gardens has a semi-long trail with a few off road paths that lead to cute fountains and structures that are great for scenic photos.The gift shop is limited due to covid, but still has a cute selection and a few areas where you can view the local wildlife inside a tank.This is a pretty walk during the summer if you arent expecting a lot of blooms, as a few areas are more for the earlier Spring months. Theres a great overlook if a salt marsh and lovely fields. A cute butterfly garden rests near the end of the trail for you to enjoy (be careful when entering and exiting!)

So PRETTY!! Cheap admission, such good scenery between the inlet water, the water works, and the beautiful old trees and new flowers. Lots of wildlife, though! We saw a large (6ft) snake, a wide variety of birds, and lots of different species of bugs. So beautiful!!

Nice walk.. beautiful plants.. not many people in Covid19 times

Really lovely!! The gardens were gorgeous. I especially enjoyed the butterfly house. Recently, my Grandad passed away. He would breed butterflies and sell them in the UK and US for people to see up close in places just like these. It was very beautiful and emotional for me ️

Had 1.5 to 2 hrs to see the gardens. Would of liked to see more flowers that were blooming . Missed them by a few weeks. Camila gardens are beautiful. Spanish Moss is a neat site to see on the oaks etc. You can see turtles and other cool birds. Take pictures. Nice restaurants near by to try.

There is a small admission fee for the gardens, but given how well maintained they are and how long you can spend enjoying their beauty its well worth it.Ancient, spanish-moss covered live oaks, an 1835 chapel, sculptures, piers and boardwalks to overlook the estuary, and wild displays of flowers.They say it takes an hour and a half to walk the 0.9 Mikes of trails, but it took us closer to three.My advice? Go early and take your time.

Came to see Squirrel Exhibit. Alit of fun to roam around and learn some local history. Definitely recommend.

Great as usual. Squirrels were wonderful. Got a few pics if my grandsons and the Squirrels. What a fun day.

1 mile loop. Easy walking. Very enjoyable.

Gorgeous grounds that are well kept. Beautiful sculptures and fountains. The butterfly house is amazing!

Been a few years since Ive been there and it really looks good. Those live oak trees are amazing.

Nice experience overall and lovely gardens. Just a touch pricy in my opinion though since there are other lovely parks in Wilmington maintained publicly for free...

I am very happy to have been able to visit these garden, especially during this difficult time with Covid. It is a simple yet beautiful space. I visited on a 101° day so I wasnt able to see the whole area however I look forward to visiting again. Please remember to buy your tickets in advance, check the website for more details and enjoy.

Beautiful space. We have been several times. Always a great experience. Very well maintained.

Absolutely beautiful! Well manicured grounds, excellently kept paths and walkways!

This place was beautiful. We went and spent the day in Wilmington and didnt regret a single moment

Love, love, love Airlie Gardens! Beautiful flowers, trees, fountains and ponds. You can bird watch, check out the turtles and take your time wandering through the beauty of the gardens. Its relaxing and a perfect place to have a picnic. Check it out!

We absolutely loved this place! It is a hidden gem that we just found about! We went on a cloudy/rainy day. We absolutely enjoyed it cool August day! 10 out of 10 will visit again!

Amazing views and experience!

Well run and beautiful gardens. A unique and scenic view behind every turn of your walk.

We are here January 3rd so ot is out of season for flowers,but ot was a very nice place to visit. They do a Christmas light walk there also. I will go again. Oh, and there is a nice little gift shop to check out too.

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!

If you are looking for a quiet peaceful place, this is it. A lot of history so I suggest doing a bit of research and also looking through the main building before hitting the trails. The oaks are magnificent, as well the views . It is well maintained and clean. The employees and volunteers are friendly, knowledgeable and clearly take care of the grounds. A nice place to picnic or just be alone. The butterfly house is magical. The only con for me is it is not dog friendly ( unless you have a service dog) . There is also a small fee but well worth it. Fee is waived the first Sunday of the month for New Hanover County residents, the website is accurate I suggest using it to plan a trip.

Super friendly and helpful staff. Beautifully kept grounds. Its self guided normally, but somedays their is a trolley.

Absolutely beautiful. Great family space.

Lovely gardens. Highlights include: Airlie Lake, Bradley Creek, Squirrels! Art Exhibit, Bottle House.

It’s a beautiful garden.a perfect place for a romantic day date.we spent there 3 to 4 hours walking around the nature. Friendly staff.Admission is9 dollars per person.parking lot available. Beautiful trail ,lots of flowers, beautiful lake ,different types of plants, sculptures,butterfly garden, glass garden are there.we enjoyed a lot.perfect place for photographers,any type nature photography,couple photo shoot anything.would like to go there again.highly recommended this place.

Fantastic way to spend the afternoon, beautiful gardens, glass art Chapel, butterfly house, water views on Bradley creek....This beautiful park has it all. Also lush green grass surrounded by huge old oak trees leave plenty of space for couples and families to spread out, benches are also placed smartly throughout the entire park. Beautiful landscape throughout, a must see for everyone.

Airlie Gardens is one of the most beautiful places in Wilmington. Cannot wait to visit the Gardens during the spring!

The gardens and flowers are beautiful. It was a nice peaceful walk, but would have been better if they had directional signs to each section.

Beautiful garden area. Freindly and helpful staff. A good place to go with your family.

We had a class field trip and the educating and experience was just superb. The kids got to get dirty and participate with their whole body which kept them engaged and learning. Highly recommend!

Definately worth the visit. It has lots of lights for the christmas season too. They offer military discount and Hanover county residents discounts $5 admission. $9 full lroce.

Went here on a really hot day, so I didnt get to quite see everything since I was covered in sweat. The gardens and oaks are pretty, but the butterfly garden was a little underwhelming for my expectations. Still, a nice attraction worth visiting, especially if you can do it on a more comfortable day and enjoy everything Airlie has to offer.

This place you need to buy youre tickets online and make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Its is beautiful. Very well kept and looks amazing right now. The grounds are always well maintained never any sign of trash. I would suggest going right now while all the tulips are in full bloom. We were surprised to see they have a lovely cherry blossom tree near the spring gardens.

Great place to take a walk. Many small gardens inside with enough interesting historical, artistic and landscaped spots. Good place to relax, reflect and refresh

Really pretty, loved it, it was just really hot and you have to walk the whole time. And there is only one bathroom, and there was a butterfly garden

This place is a hidden gem, very majestic, and is the perfect spot for pictures

Absolutely beautiful, peaceful, only they shoud offer water to drink! I always i was hoping to see more colors! But it was serene.

Pretty place but the butterfly garden was sad moldy and unappealing for the poor butterflies. No signs about do not walk away before checking to ensure a butterfly hasnt landed on you

Absolutely loved it went with family and my 3 trip old grandson. He and I loved every minute of the squirrel display!!!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous area. Great place, with wonderful history and photo opportunities.

The place is very relaxing. The glass chapel is worth the effort. The antique area is also perfect to bring a pique nique and relax.

Always a great place to hike around.

Peaceful and tranquil setting! Love to just wonder thru and explore or find a shady spot and reflect.

This is one of the best botanical gardens i have visited! A hidden gem of Wilmington

Great family fun. Beautiful scenery and very relaxing.

Great place to walk around and enjoy the seasons.

Far exceeded my expectations. Looking forward to our next visit. A special place.

Absolutely beautiful. If you love art and nature its perfect. The garden holds romantic fairytale aspects along with whimsy in some parts and mystery in others. Be sure to dress comfortably for long walks and have a good camera.

I love Airlie Gardens! Enchanted or otherwise!

Great time at the Christmas Airlie Gardens walk. First time in over 10 years. If you go remember to get tickets in advance since it sells out quick.

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!

The ppl there was amazing and helpful! It was clean, beautiful and smoke free! You can tell they take pride in that place

Great place and beautiful landscaping. Excited to come back.

Well worth the drive from down town Willmington.

Airlie Gardens is best seen in spring,few bugs few tourists and a leisurely day strolling the gardens. Theres so much to see and Airlie is great spot for weddings and family photos. Right now, in March, the tulips are in full bloom. The cost is $5 with the military discount.

This is a beautiful place to take a break from the outside world. From the moment you enter the gardens youre surrounded by serenity in natural form. The walks are leisurely, the scenery is beautiful. Theres water life and plant life, a butterfly enclosure, turtles.There are sculptures, too. The italianate columns verge on kitschy, but are well done. I really like the bottle chapel. Its a round concrete enclosure with bottles lodged into the walls a la earthship. Id like to see them do more with that.Theres too much to list about Airlie Gardens! Its a treasure for Wilmington.

An amazing place to spend a few hours walking around in nature. There are so many different types of plants to see...and wildlife if youre really looking! Admission is $9 per adult before any local or other discount is applied, and we were told itd take about an hour to walk the gardens, though that must be youre walking straight through without stopping. Very much worth the trip, and would enjoy going again one day to see what else is in bloom!

Nice gardens, path is wheelchair accessible. Gift shop options very limited due to COVID precautions

Beautiful and relaxing place to take a stroll and learn about plants, wildlife, and ecosystems!

The gardens are diverse and beautifully laid out in a circular pathway to avoid getting lost and they are filled with a diversity of birds. Markers around to help give a sense of the history of the gardens. The bottle chapel is a show stopper.

Beautiful gardens all throughout the property. The entrance fee of $9 might be a little high for some

Airlie is a gorgeous and well kept piece of land with incredible features along an easy to walk and accessible trail. The Airlie Oak, a tree over 400 years old, is a sight to behold. The pergola feels like ancient Greek or Roman ruins. Sculptures decorate the gardens and there are many seasonal events like summer concerts and Christmas celebrations. Airlie is FREE to New Hanover County residents on the first Sunday of each month.

Lovely, make sure you take a up close look at the BOTTLE CHAPEL

Brought the wife and the kids. It was beautiful and well taken care of. Our daughter enjoyed running around looking at butterflies. We thought that it was little over priced at $9.00 per person but it was worthy. Me and the wife enjoyed the picnic areas and watching our girl run around the open sections.

Gorgeous gardens with beautiful views. Lots of resting benches and information about the gardens and history.

Good place with well-kept greens. The butterfly house was zen.

A sprawling garden near Wrightsville Beach.Entry fee was quite high ($9) for what should be a free public garden.A few points of interest such as the 500 year old Airlie Live Oak and roman pavilion entering the lake.A trolley takes visitors around, although it is not too far to walk for most. The information centre is a bit hidden which has most of the information surrounding the history of the park.Bring a hat and water in summer!

Great place to get your 10,000 steps in while admiring the landscape wonderland. 64 acres of lakes, big Live Oak trees and pathways. One nice feature is a gift shop where the bathrooms are located. Price of all this was $9.00 per person.Enjoy while staying in Wilmington NC

Beautiful gardens! If you love floral plants, moss covered trees and water features......you should visit Airlie Gardens! I hope to return again during peak blooms!

We visited the gardens in the end of March. Many tulips were blooming and we really enjoyed colorful gardens. The weather was perfect, not too hot/cold for outdoor activity. About a hour to spend in this place.

Its beautiful, so glad we came.

Beautiful gardens. Really enjoyed our visit here.

Gorgeous gardens. We spent over two hours walking through it and it was a wonderful experience. Saw lots of birds in and around the lake in the middle. Only $9, and they also have a cute gift shop.

It was beautiful. Really enjoyed every area.

Beautiful space with lots of paths and little spots of interest. I might be a little biased because I just got engaged here, but its a wonderful place!

Beautiful views. The trees and gardens are amazing. Make sure to drink water on sunny days!

No matter what time of the year this is a beautiful magical place. It is great for family outings. There are constantly new thing to discover no matter how many times youve been. Butterflies, flowers and more flowers, creative artwork, bottle house, trails, lovely statues, wildlife, and so much more. Enchanted Airlie is perfect to get you in the Christmas mood. Geourgous creative light displays, perfect Santa, fun environment and even a little snow. I would not miss all Airlie has to offer.P.S. The camelia garden is beautiful!!

I wil alawys be in Love in Arlie Gardens.

Wonderful place to visit! I loved all the turtles.