Gardens & Grapevines

Cape Fear Botanical Garden / Exit 52  (image to the right)

536 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville
910-486-0221
The 85-acre garden includes an old farmhouse and heritage garden, perennial gardens, wildflowers, majestic oaks, nature trails and numerous species of native plants.
http://capefearbg.org

Fayetteville Rose Garden / Exit 52

2201 Hull Rd. (Fayetteville Technical Community College)
910-678-8228
A popular spot in town features a wonderful display of rose variations and colors.

Hinnant Vineyards & Winery / Exit 97

826 Pine Level-Micro Rd, Pine Level
919-965-3350
The largest muscadine vineyard in North Carolina offers 14 estate wines, tours, tasting room and gift shop.
http://hinnantvineyards.com

J. Wesley Vineyards / Exit 58

9340 Chickapee Dr, Linden
910-321-WINE
The winery features a 6,700-square-foot house for wine tastings and events, 11,000-square-foot wine production room, wine bar, café and barrel room.
http://jwesleyvineyards.com

Library Rose Garden / Exit 121

249 West Nash St., Wilson
This garden features 24 varieties of Hybrid Tea Roses, many designated as “All American Rose Selections.” Eight beds contain over 120 plants providing a blooming season from mid-April through November.

Powell's Gardens / Exit 97

9468 US Hwy 70 East, Princeton
919-936-4421
Features 600 varieties of Bearded Iris and Day Lilies, as well as the largest collection of hosta in the Southeast.

The Arboretum at JCC / Exit 95

1240 E. Market St, Smithfield
919-209-2052
Located on the campus of Johnston Community College, enjoy trails and gardens.

Wilson Botanical Gardens / Exit 121

Wilson County Agricultural Building, 1806 Goldsboro St, Wilson 
252-237-0111
This garden is comprised of a tree collection, five different turf grass species and bird and butterfly gardens along with display gardens.
http://wilson-co.com/arboretum.html

Wilson Rose Garden / Exit 121

1800 Herring Ave, Wilson
252-399-2266
An all-American rose selection that offers over 1,100 rose plants, consisting of 165 varities. This garden features a picnic area, arbors, water pond and art structures.
http://wilsonrosegarden.com