It includes a large urban forest, a natural amphitheater, formal gardens, and a grand gazebo on a great lawn bordered by gardens. Steeped in history, it lies between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek, where the Old World settlers first colonized the area. One of the most-visited spots is a camellia garden of more than 200 named varieties of camellias.
People come here just to walk on the trails and look at the flowers in bloom and birds.
Our gazebo is also a popular place for weddings. The garden is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Children under 12 and members are free. Fla. Planned to be established late this year, the eight-mile Cape Fear River Trail will follow the river's banks, from Methodist College on the north end of Fayetteville to Cape Fear Botanical Garden at the Highway 301 River Bridge. In addition to exhibitions from its perma- nent collection, there are also traveling exhibitions of national and international importance that remain on view for four to six weeks.