Cape Fear Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, in North Carolina's Sandhills. Adult admission is $11. Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm; Thursdays March-November: open until 7 PM. Facts read from the official site on October 27, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Mon–Sat)official hours below
- Admission$11 adults
- WhereFayettevilleCumberland County, Sandhills
- DogsAllowed, rules below
About Cape Fear Botanical Garden
An 80-acre botanical garden between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek in Fayetteville, with curated gardens, woodland trails and specialty collections.
- 80 acres; woodland covers 60 of them
- Interactive garden map of trails, sculptures and signature spaces
- Holiday Lights at the Garden, Dec 4-22, 5-9 pm (separate tickets via etix)
- Bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks; picnic seating first-come
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Admission: $11 adults. Parking: Free.
9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Mon–Sat)Bring The Dog?
Only service animals during general admission; some events (such as Dog Day) may allow leashed pets. Pets must be leashed in all
Full rule belowMake It a Day
Airborne & Special Operations Museum is about 1 mile away (straight line).
5 places within 30 miles
Cape Fear Botanical Garden Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenMon–Sat9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- SundaySun12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Closed July 4, Thanksgiving Day, December 24-25 and New Year's Day
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Monday-Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm
- Thursdays March-November: open until 7 PM
- Last daily admission 45 minutes before closing
- Closed July 4, Thanksgiving Day, December 24-25 and New Year's Day
- Hours may change for inclement weather or special events
Hours source: official site, read October 27, 2026.
Admission and Parking
- General Admission$12.00
- Military with ID$11.00
- Adults 65 and older$11.00
- Children 6-12$7.00
- EBT, general admission only$5.00
- Children 5 and underFree
- Members: free during regular hoursFree
The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 27, 2026.
- General Admission: $12 (plus tax)
- Military with ID: $11
- Adults 65 and older: $11
- Children 6-12: $7
- Children 5 and under: free
- Members: free during regular hours
- EBT, general admission only: $5 per person, up to four per card, cardholder present, under 5 free
- Groups of 25+ paying visitors, pre-scheduled: adults $8, children $4
- Holiday Lights and special event tickets are sold separately and prices vary
Parking: Free; can accommodate RVs, buses and large vehicles during regular admission hours. Handicap spaces available. Gates lock at closing; special events may use other lots or a service road.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 536 North Eastern Boulevard
- Phone: 910-486-0221
- Map point: 35.05486,-78.86214, from the US Census geocoder on the official address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: capefearbg.org
Dogs and Accessibility
- Dogs: Only service animals during general admission; some events (such as Dog Day) may allow leashed pets. Pets must be leashed in all cases.
- Accessibility: Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex is fully accessible and ADA compliant. Trails are paved, crushed stone, mulch or packed earth with occasional roots. No wheelchair or scooter rental. Golf-cart guided tours for visitors with disabilities, reserve at least a week ahead at (910) 486-0221.
Near Cape Fear Botanical Garden
- 1Airborne & Special Operations MuseumMilitary Museumabout 1 mi
- 2Carvers Creek State ParkState Parkabout 12 mi
- 3Raven Rock State ParkState Parkabout 28 mi
- 4Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature PreserveNature Preserveabout 29 mi
- 5Jones Lake State ParkState Parkabout 30 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up in Fayetteville
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) home games at Crown Coliseum | Oct 29-Mar 27, 2027 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Halloween in the District: Trick or Treat and Costume Contest (Downtown Fayetteville) | Sat, Oct 31 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen School Day Game vs Roanoke | Thu, Nov 5 (10:00 AM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Holly Day Fair (59th annual, Junior League of Fayetteville, Crown Expo) | Nov 5-8 (Nov 5-8; daily hours not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| WKML 95.7 Stars and Guitars (Crown Coliseum) | Mon, Nov 9 (Show time not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk | Thu, Nov 26 (8:30 AM-11:00 AM) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Disney Night vs Roanoke | Sat, Nov 28 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight (Crown Coliseum) | Thu, Dec 3 (Doors open one hour before show time; show time not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic (Crown Coliseum) | Dec 10-13 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| 27th Annual Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 12 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Nightmare Before Christmas Night vs Pee Dee | Fri, Dec 18 (7:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Anime Fest (Crown Expo) | Sat, Dec 19 (not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Peanuts Night vs Pee Dee | Sat, Dec 19 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Mischief Night vs Macon | Sat, Dec 26 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Shrek Night vs Athens | Sat, Jan 9 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen Star Wars Night vs Quad City | Sat, Jan 23 (6:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2027 with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter and Katy Nichole (Crown Coliseum) | Thu, Jan 28 (Show time not published) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Fayetteville Marksmen LEGO Night vs Huntsville | Fri, Mar 12 (7:00 PM EST) | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
| Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour (Crown Coliseum) | Wed, Mar 17 | Fayetteville · Sandhills | See event page |
From our checked events calendar, matched by venue name and town; times and tickets are on each organizer’s page.
Also see Sandhills events.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cape Fear Botanical Garden cost?
$11 adults. General Admission: $12 (plus tax); Military with ID: $11; Adults 65 and older: $11
What are the hours at Cape Fear Botanical Garden?
Monday-Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm – 5 pm.
Can I bring a dog to Cape Fear Botanical Garden?
Only service animals during general admission; some events (such as Dog Day) may allow leashed pets. Pets must be leashed in all cases.
What We Could Not Verify
- Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.
Sources
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden: hours (read 2026-10-27)
- Cape Fear Botanical Garden: official site (read 2026-10-27)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 27, 2026 by the It’s North Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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