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New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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New Hanover County Arboretum - NC Cooperative Extension is a 7-acre arboretum at 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. It is open daily without charge. The arboretum was formally opened in 1989, and is still under development.

Nearby attractions

Airlie Gardens

300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States

Crabby Chic

5815 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Mount Lebanon Chapel - St James Parish Summer Chapel

814 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Nearby restaurants

Boathouse Restaurant

6328 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Wrightsville Beach Brewery

6201 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

The Original Salt Works

6301 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Beach Bagels & Subs

5906 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Moe's Original BBQ

5818 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Lucky Star Chinese Food

6002 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Sam's Hot Dogs of Oleander

5917 Oleander Dr STE 110, Wilmington, NC 28403

Mad Mole Brewing

6309 Boathouse Rd unit c, Wilmington, NC 28403

Seagate Bottle Shop

6005 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Papa Johns Pizza

5814 Oleander Dr #1, Wilmington, NC 28403

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New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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One of my favorite dog friendly parks in Wilmington, NC is The Arboretum! Dogs must stay leashed and you have to clean up after them. There is also varies seating areas to sit and even eat lunch & there is even bathrooms. #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnorthcarolina #carolinabeach #wrightsvillebeach #dogfriendly #dogfriendlyplaces #dogfriendlytravel #CapCut

jazzthemusejazzthemuse

130

Fantastic little garden that's extremely peaceful. In the spring time when the garden is filled with beautiful plants and flowers, it must be a joy to walk around the small garden. I went during the fall right after Hurricane Florence hit so there were a large area completely unrecovered from the damage of the hurricane that contained debris and the plants were just wiped out. They managed to recover some of the garden and they had some absolutely beautiful roses on display. The small water structure from the multiple ponds and water fountains also had some cool little bronze sculptures but they need to recycle and filter the standing water better. Was bit by mosquitoes so be careful. Overall considering the much larger Airlie gardens was still shut down from the damage as of the time I'm writing this review, it's still impressive they were able to get so much of it back up and running in such a short time. The greenhouse gardens also were running sales on plants which was a nice way to support the gardens while procuring some inexpensive plants for your house with knowledgeable representatives to navigate the wide variety and species.

Victor WangVictor Wang

A hidden gem!!! This arboretum is very different than the ones I've visited around the East Coast. Usually, the arboretum would have a lot if trees and little flowers and art. This arboretum is beautiful. It is smaller than I expected but perfect since I only have an hour before my 6 hour drive home. I like the children gardens. This arboretum is great for parents and bring your kids. It is colorful. There is a Japanese garden and house. My favorite is the ecosystem pond with huge koi fish that are so friendly. They came up to me... For food, I'm sure 😋. I bet this garden is even more beautiful in the spring and summer time with flowers blooming everywhere. Apparently there is a big snake on the property. 😲 Fortunately, I didn't see it. 😁 Look at for different types of birds. I spotted one hanging out in the pond on the dragon, and crane walking around. This arboretum is free to visit and there is a donation box. Please consider making a donation. They really did a great job maintaining this arboretum. The arboretum is also dogfriendly. My girls loved exploring the park. If I'm in Wilmington again, I will definitely stop by.

Tilly LoTilly Lo

Fantastic Arboretum in the Wilmington area of NC. The garden area is small and filled with various areas to explore. There is a butterfly garden that was filled with various butterflies on the day we visited in October. There is also a beautiful Japanese Garden which is pretty impressive for such a small space. The Japanese Garden has a large Koi pond with the very typical red bridge to cross over along with some beautiful plantings. The garden also has many quiet areas to sit and rest as you make your way through the garden area. Some of the areas are shady with art work scattered throughout and other benches are positioned in the sun. Many of the perennials were finished blooming for the summer. The annuals though, were in full bloom and just bright and colorful. Great way to spend a few hours

Jamie WojciechowskiJamie Wojciechowski

My mom and I were in the Wilmington area today looking for things to do, and as a result I'm so happy I came across this place! I read a couple reviews beforehand and was delighted to know that there is free admission here. They have a cute gift shop as well. This arboretum is one of the first I've been to, so it was a great experience strolling through the park, and taking in all the beautiful flowers, plants and scenery! There are many different types of flowers here (as you can tell from my photos). Even though some plants were not in bloom, I absolutely loved what I did see! They even have a Japanese garden and a traditional tearoom, lots of plants and gardens, a large koi pond, and some play areas for kids. So it's a very family friendly place! Highly recommend!

Haden NewhouseHaden Newhouse

This place is a hidden gem. Absolutely gorgeous architecture at every turn. Beautiful landscaping and fantastic flowers. We went during the Art in the Gardens and we had such a fantastic time. Loved experiencing the fall festivities and meeting so many wonderful artists in Wilmington. They had good food stands. We got hot dogs and donuts. I definitely recommend coming here with the kids so they can learn and discover new fantastic things about the world of animals and plants. The gift store has great take home items. Wish they would have had postcards. But that's alright I think they had general cards and I'll snag some next time I go! Staff are amazing by the way!

Ponyo PatelPonyo Patel

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6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

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arboretum.nhcgov.com

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One of my favorite dog friendly parks in Wilmington, NC is The Arboretum! Dogs must stay leashed and you have to clean up after them. There is also varies seating areas to sit and even eat lunch & there is even bathrooms. #wilmingtonnc #wilmingtonnorthcarolina #carolinabeach #wrightsvillebeach #dogfriendly #dogfriendlyplaces #dogfriendlytravel #CapCut

jazzthemusejazzthemuse

130

Fantastic little garden that's extremely peaceful. In the spring time when the garden is filled with beautiful plants and flowers, it must be a joy to walk around the small garden. I went during the fall right after Hurricane Florence hit so there were a large area completely unrecovered from the damage of the hurricane that contained debris and the plants were just wiped out. They managed to recover some of the garden and they had some absolutely beautiful roses on display. The small water structure from the multiple ponds and water fountains also had some cool little bronze sculptures but they need to recycle and filter the standing water better. Was bit by mosquitoes so be careful. Overall considering the much larger Airlie gardens was still shut down from the damage as of the time I'm writing this review, it's still impressive they were able to get so much of it back up and running in such a short time. The greenhouse gardens also were running sales on plants which was a nice way to support the gardens while procuring some inexpensive plants for your house with knowledgeable representatives to navigate the wide variety and species.

Victor WangVictor Wang

A hidden gem!!! This arboretum is very different than the ones I've visited around the East Coast. Usually, the arboretum would have a lot if trees and little flowers and art. This arboretum is beautiful. It is smaller than I expected but perfect since I only have an hour before my 6 hour drive home. I like the children gardens. This arboretum is great for parents and bring your kids. It is colorful. There is a Japanese garden and house. My favorite is the ecosystem pond with huge koi fish that are so friendly. They came up to me... For food, I'm sure 😋. I bet this garden is even more beautiful in the spring and summer time with flowers blooming everywhere. Apparently there is a big snake on the property. 😲 Fortunately, I didn't see it. 😁 Look at for different types of birds. I spotted one hanging out in the pond on the dragon, and crane walking around. This arboretum is free to visit and there is a donation box. Please consider making a donation. They really did a great job maintaining this arboretum. The arboretum is also dogfriendly. My girls loved exploring the park. If I'm in Wilmington again, I will definitely stop by.

Tilly LoTilly Lo

Fantastic Arboretum in the Wilmington area of NC. The garden area is small and filled with various areas to explore. There is a butterfly garden that was filled with various butterflies on the day we visited in October. There is also a beautiful Japanese Garden which is pretty impressive for such a small space. The Japanese Garden has a large Koi pond with the very typical red bridge to cross over along with some beautiful plantings. The garden also has many quiet areas to sit and rest as you make your way through the garden area. Some of the areas are shady with art work scattered throughout and other benches are positioned in the sun. Many of the perennials were finished blooming for the summer. The annuals though, were in full bloom and just bright and colorful. Great way to spend a few hours

Jamie WojciechowskiJamie Wojciechowski

My mom and I were in the Wilmington area today looking for things to do, and as a result I'm so happy I came across this place! I read a couple reviews beforehand and was delighted to know that there is free admission here. They have a cute gift shop as well. This arboretum is one of the first I've been to, so it was a great experience strolling through the park, and taking in all the beautiful flowers, plants and scenery! There are many different types of flowers here (as you can tell from my photos). Even though some plants were not in bloom, I absolutely loved what I did see! They even have a Japanese garden and a traditional tearoom, lots of plants and gardens, a large koi pond, and some play areas for kids. So it's a very family friendly place! Highly recommend!

Haden NewhouseHaden Newhouse

This place is a hidden gem. Absolutely gorgeous architecture at every turn. Beautiful landscaping and fantastic flowers. We went during the Art in the Gardens and we had such a fantastic time. Loved experiencing the fall festivities and meeting so many wonderful artists in Wilmington. They had good food stands. We got hot dogs and donuts. I definitely recommend coming here with the kids so they can learn and discover new fantastic things about the world of animals and plants. The gift store has great take home items. Wish they would have had postcards. But that's alright I think they had general cards and I'll snag some next time I go! Staff are amazing by the way!

Ponyo PatelPonyo Patel

New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

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Nearby Attractions Of New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Airlie Gardens

Crabby Chic

Mount Lebanon Chapel - St James Parish Summer Chapel

Nearby Restaurants Of New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Boathouse Restaurant

Wrightsville Beach Brewery

The Original Salt Works

Beach Bagels & Subs

Moe's Original BBQ

Lucky Star Chinese Food

Sam's Hot Dogs of Oleander

Mad Mole Brewing

Seagate Bottle Shop

Papa Johns Pizza

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