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Dating back to 1886 and celebrating more than a century of gardens by the sea, Airlie Gardens in Wilmington delight visitors with breathtaking scenery, natural landscapes, and of course, the grandeur of the 467-year-old Airlie Oak.
Created as a private garden for the Pembroke Jones family, the garden was transformed by German landscape architect Rudolf Topel, and still wows visitors today. Featuring 10 acres of freshwater lakes, a network of hiking and walking trails winding through both natural and formal gardens, historic sculptures and structures, and more than 100,000 azaleas which bloom in the spring, the garden is well worth a visit at any time of the year.
Airlie Gardens host a highly popular Summer Concert Series which takes place every 1st and 3rd Friday, from May 1st through September 18th.
Address: 300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, Phone: (910) 798-7700
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