Explore a Coastal Carolina Treasure with Your Kids

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In search of a great day trip for your family? Look no further than Airlie Gardens, a 67-acre park on the banks of Bradley Creek between Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Explore miles of nature trails and discover beautiful gardens. Visit an outdoor chapel made of more than 4,000 glass bottles, tour a historic cemetary and picnic under a giant oak tree that is more than 450 years old.

The Airlie Oak

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