


Airlie Gardens offers classic Southern scenes—ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, seasonal azalea displays, manicured garden beds, marsh and river views, and a long pier into Masonboro Sound. Best in spring for blooms and year-round for mossy oaks and golden-hour marsh light. Weekday mornings or late afternoons reduce crowds; the grounds are mostly paved with boardwalks and accessible paths. Paid entry and on-site parking; check seasonal hours and events (butterfly festival, art shows) for



Airlie Gardens offers classic Southern scenes—ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, seasonal azalea displays, manicured garden beds, marsh and river views, and a long pier into Masonboro Sound. Best in spring for blooms and year-round for mossy oaks and golden-hour marsh light. Weekday mornings or late afternoons reduce crowds; the grounds are mostly paved with boardwalks and accessible paths. Paid entry and on-site parking; check seasonal hours and events (butterfly festival, art shows) for