Airlie Gardens

A ⁠​‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​⁠67-acre public garden near Wrightsville Beach run by New Hanover County, known for its old live oaks, lakes and azaleas. Through the year it holds bird walks, guided history tours, homeschool days and resident free days, and in late November and December it turns into Enchanted Airlie, a timed-entry walk through holiday lights and music.