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Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, Pinehurst, NC

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Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

Public gardens in Pinehurst, North Carolina, showcasing plant collections and designed landscapes within the Sandhills region.

3245 Airport Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374 · Pinehurst, NC

About Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

The Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, run by Sandhills Community College, bring together several gardens that feature the natural setting of the North Carolina Sandhills. Visitors can see plant collections ranging from familiar species to rarer ones, arranged in purpose-built landscapes. The grounds also host seasonal events, a large holiday light display, sculptures and installations, and serve as a teaching space for students in the college's landscape gardening program. Visitors can start at the Ball Garden Visitors Center for maps and information.

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  • #botanical
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  • #free admission
  • #holiday lights

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