2008 Official Visitor's Guide - Wilmington Cape Fear Coast, NC - Come & Play! - (Page 17)

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES PA RK S, G A R D E N S, & NATURE-BASED TOURISM Visitors can enjoy a lush and peaceful respite at more than 54 parks, gardens and lakes located in and around Wilmington or get up close and personal with the carnivorous Venus ﬂytrap. For a Venus Flytrap Trail brochure call 866-534-0845. AIR LIE GA R DEN S Historic Airlie Gardens encompasses 67 acres of beautiful Gilded Age gardens and lakes. Admire the azaleas, gaze at camellias and stand in the shade of the 450-year old Airlie Oak. 300 Airlie Rd., Wilmington. Hours: Tues.-Sun. 9am-5pm. Gardens open year–round with extended hours during peak azalea bloom and special events. Admission charged. www.airliegardens.org. 910-798-7700 THE ARBORETUM AT NEW HANOVER COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Beautiful gardens and 4,000 species of native plants with a Japanese Tea House, Gazebo, Children’s Cottage, Ability Garden and changing displays on 7 acres. Nature trails. 6206 Oleander Dr., Wilmington. Open every day during daylight hours. Free. www.gardeningnhc.org. 910-798-7660 BELLAMY MANSION MUSEUM of HISTORY AND DESIGN ARTS (For a full description see page 7) BURGWIN-WRIGHT MUSEUM HOUSE & GARDENS (For a full description see page 8) CITY OF WILMINGTON PARKS, RECREATION & DOWNTOWN SERVICES The City’s park system includes over 495 acres of public parks. Programs include a broad array of recreation and athletic opportunities, downtown services, ﬁlm services and a municipal golf course. For more information, call 910-341-7855 or visit www.wilmingtonrecreation.com WWW.CAPEFEARGUIDE.COM GREENFIELD PARK & GARDENS A 5-mile scenic drive surrounds the 250-acre city park with lake, 20-acres of gardens, nature trail and a walking/biking trail looped through dense cypress swamp. Skate park, canoe and paddleboat rentals. Burnett Blvd. off S. 3rd St., Wilmington. 910-341-7852. Greenﬁeld Lake Path is part of the East Coast Greenway, a national urban trail system. Tour hours; Sat. & Sun. 11am and 1pm (May-Aug.). Reservations required Mon.-Fri. and Sept.-April. Admission charged. www.wilmingtonnc. gov/cityparks/tabid/239/default.aspx. 910-762-5606, 800-380-3485 or 910-341-7868, weekends. H A LYBU R TO N PARK Halyburton Memorial Park contains a 58-acre nature preserve, 1.3 mile walking/ biking trail, picnic shelters and playground equipment. It also offers environmental education programs and an events center. 4099 17th St., Wilmington. Hours: Park: dawn to dusk. Events Center: Tues.-Sat. 8:30am5:30pm; Sun. 1-5pm. No admission charged; minimal charge for some programs. www.halyburtonpark.com. 910-794-6001 L ATIM E R H O USE M U SEU M (For a full description see page 10) NEW HANOVER COUNTY PARKS The New Hanover County Parks system includes 23 sites, offering an array of athletics facilities, playgrounds, picnic facilities, walking trails and gardens. The County’s largest park, Hugh MacRae Park, hosts numerous annual festivals and events. Information about locations and reservations may be obtained by calling 910-794-7181 or request a brochure from the Parks Department, also available at the Visitor Information Center. www.nhcgov.com/PRK/prkmain.asp R I V E R F R O N T PAR K Wilmington’s Riverfront Park and Riverwalk follow along the Cape Fear River at Water Street in the Historic District, enhancing the river’s natural beauty with walkways, public access, public docks and 866-534-0845 17 http://WWW.CAPEFEARGUIDE.COM

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