Beautiful walk with the family here. The gardens are very well maintained. This would be a great venue for any sort of out door event, when things are blooming. In addition to the flowers and trees, there is also some wildlife you can come across. Turtles, egrets, osprey, etc. Takes between 1 and 2 hours to casually walk around the grounds. Wish that there had been butterflies in the butterfly house but maybe thats only filled during a certain time of year (wish they had a sign outside so that you knew that before carefully going through the double doors just to find nothing)

Very enjoyable and reasonably priced. I was surprised that bikes and runners were not allowed, neither are pets but after seeing people leave their trash it is understandable that they can only assume they would have to have staff to clean up after them too. The staff was very organized and you are left alone to enjoy your tour unless you ask for a guide. After parking you go inside to scan your prepaid ticket(s) and are given a map, restrooms are clean and at the entry/exit, the walk is enjoyable and there are several.benches in the shade to rest if you need to, the entire walk was well under 10k steps. Beautiful and very photogenic place to visit.

Amazing garden with lots to see and walking to do. Family friendly location that is great for a picnic or just a day trip into area. Butterfly house has great design/decor near it. Depending on weather, highly suggested to bring water. Wildlife can be scene in its natural habit and do not seem to be fearful of humans but still wouldn’t advise getting too close to wild animals. Gift shop has plenty of merchandise to remember your visit along with friendly staff.

While I missed most of the azaleas and camelias in their prime spring blooming period, this garden is still worth a visit with lovely grounds, a pond and quite a few scenic paths. A great nature spot right in the city limits of Wilmington. Highly recommend.

Beautiful gardens and a nice golf cart riding short tour about 30 minutes. Lovely picturesque nature/park with beautiful huge Oak trees landscaping & flowers. If you like Azaleas come during their blooms mid March-April. There are thousands of Azalea bushes throughout. Great visual for outdoor celebrations & weddings. Two thumbs up! Scavenger hunt for the kids with very cool turtles created by local artists. Bottle house and Butterfly house is really cool. Enjoy!

This was an amazing place to visit! I would definitely come back if I'm ever in this city again. The staff was very friendly and the grounds were well kept and beautiful. We went into the butterfly house and saw a 400 year old oak tree.

A lovely botanical garden which is quite biologically diverse. Saw a great collection of trees, turtles, and wading birds, along our walks. Some parts are shaded due to big trees, but consider bringing an umbrella and/or sunscreen for hot summer days. You need tickets and can buy online or on spot (no timed slots or day specific booking needed).

Such a fun experience at the botanical garden! We wanted a break from the beach and decided to go with a toddler. They had a scavenger hunt for kids which made it so much fun. Furthermore, the property is so stunning and so relaxing. It really gives you that dose of nature that everyone needs. Use the map to get around so you don’t miss anything. DEFINITELY bring your own water, they don’t have fountains. Also wear comfortable shoes! You can do the whole tour in 1-2 hours but can spend so much more time there.

We cannot say enough how much we love photographing at Airlie Gardens! The grounds are pristinely maintained and pose as a flawless backdrop for weddings, events and other special occasions! Zach and Chelsea’s engagement photos and wedding ceremony were incredible, and their staff has always been so accommodating and friendly! -The Vibrant (wedding photographers)

For $9 a person, this isn’t a bad place to visit! The gardens are gorgeous. Loved looking at the various areas! It wasn’t clear on where to go to enter the gardens, and the parking lot felt small. This is an excellent place to have a picnic, though!

Such a peaceful place. Flowers were blooming minimally now, probably better 8n summer or fall. A lot of walking. Mostly paved paths. Guided walking tours. Also guided tram tours. Check for days and times for these tours.

Loved it but the wife loved it more. Hand to just about drag her out, haha. It is wide open soace with flower and fountaians all over. If you go grab a map from the front desk it helps alot. Next visist we going earlier than this time more time to enjoy.

This was the second time that We've been here to see these Beautiful Gardens.The first time was about ten or twelve years ago.We spent two hours and 45 minutes and took a lot of pictures to show family and friends.These are some of the prettiest gardens in North Carolina.

We love going to Airlie! It's very peaceful, beautiful, and reduces stress! 😂 I highly recommend going and seeing all it has to offer. There is history to learn, a church, and even a small graveyard. It reflects the wonderful creations of God and also how precious life is.

What an absolutely beautiful and enchanting place! Visiting from Virginia on business and discovered Airlie Gardens when searching what to do. Every trail leads you to another amazing hidden garden, a magical glass art structure, butterfly house and garden, the river, ponds with turtles, the lovely old 1800's church and nature in all its glory! So peaceful and serene! I will definitely come again on my next trip to Wilmington! Love, love, love these gardens!

This is one of my favorite places. Love visiting here. I like to go on a weekday and arrive around noon with lunch in my pack and find a nice spot by the water for lunch. Then a walk through the gardens, spending extra time around the ponds for bird photography. Every inch of this garden is beautiful.

This place is Heaven! Seriously! It is beautiful and peaceful. Everywhere you walk around you feel the serenity and the beauty of the place. You can enjoy a relaxing day sitting by the lake, walking around enjoying the flowers, the trees, and the wildlife. I’m so glad we visited this garden. If you visit Wilmington, N.C. you have to make a stop here. You won’t regret it!

This beautiful historical garden museum is definitely a must see. From churches, grave yards, architectural displays, and acres of gardens; it is absolutely mesmerizing. Whether a Wilmington local or not, you should definitely make Airlie Gardens a must see on your adventure list.

Very nice Gardens! Lot of old Oak Trees! Especially the 400 year old oak tree is magnanimous! There are not many butterflies in the butterfly house, may be seasonal! There is a historic Chapel inside the gardens! Lake with lot of tortoises! Overall a good visit!

FREE TICKET on the 1st Sunday of each month, to Arlie Gardens. When you're looking for peace & tranquility, just put this lovely place on your calendar. Friendly turtles, pretty butterflies, the mesmerizing lakes, birds, the trees & sheer silence of nature, bring your picnic & enjoy. It's only 1 day, per month & we'll take it.

We did the history tour through the gardens. It was predominantly about the family history while I was expecting more about the gardens themselves. The grounds are beautiful and hold a lot of history and original landscaping and structures. Highly recommend!

Beautiful and short walk trough well maintained gardens. There are several spot to sit and relax and just enjoy the surrounding nature. They had a pier over the water and quite a few fountains with seats nearby. Highly recommend a stop!

Must be visited to understand the grandeur and beauty of these trees. It won't disappoint. Thank God these trees are protected and cared for. They deserve as much protection as we can offer given that they've survived.. how many hurricanes? And aggressive logging and development. Just awesome.

Went for a wedding here. Beautiful venue for a wedding! As long as the weather holds out you'll have a wonderful day! Beautiful setting next to a wonderful old tree, and the tent and dance floor were really nice! Grounds were perfect for a wedding.

We live about an hour away, and Enchanted Airlie Gardens was worth the trip! The gardens were decorated so well. We had an 8:30p spot on a Monday and it wasn't crowded at all so we were easily able to walk around and see everything. I wish it had been a little bigger!

I thought the beach was the most beautiful part of the Wilmington area until I visited Airlie. It is absolutely worth the price of admission. They do a fantastic job maintaining the gardens, and it's a lovely place to walk around and have a picnic lunch. You can bring chairs and lunch but no pets. There are both paved trails and gravel trails. There are also small trams that run sporadically between different paved sections of the gardens if you need to get off your feet. Plan to spend a few hours here if you can - there is so much to see!

Attended a wedding this weekend. The gardens are beautiful. The large tent was set up near the water and there was a lovely breeze that took the edge off a hot evening

Beautiful, beautiful experience! It's comparable to walking through a fairytale. Majestic trees all around adorned with moss. Flowers and plants discovered while walking...just leaves you speechless. Each area seemed to have its own theme. Bradley's Creek gave an opportunity to look along the waterfront.

Had a great time, they have an electric cart to take you around. Driver of the cart served as a tour guide also. Beautiful gardens and wildlife. Butterfly pavilion was great too! Would love to come back for the holiday light display if we could! Highly recommend!

This was my first visit here and I was blown away by the sights and sounds. From the initial entry way, to the butterfly house and so much more in between. From time to time they feature select artists and display their art throughout the garden. Lots to see and explore. I saw several different picnic areas and this place is very quiet and tranquil. It's definitely a must see and do, if you're looking for an escape and/or in need of some personal peace. Absolutely loved my time there and would highly recommend it.