Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary, Charlotte

Name: Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
Address: 248 Ridgewood Ave, Charlotte, 28209-1632, United States
Telephone: +1 704-331-0664

#59 among attractions in Charlotte

Relax in park, Garden, Park, Botanical garden

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Located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina Wing Haven provides a natural oasis for reflection and study of its three public gardens. Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary is rich in Southern horticulture and a habitat for birds and wildlife. The Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden is the site of a world-renowned garden writer’s living laboratory. The new SEED Wildlife & Children’s Gardens provide hands-on exploratory learning and a natural habitat for local wildlife. Together, these gardens welcome visitors of all ages to discover and learn. Wing Haven also offers more than 40 programs and special events each year. Operated by the 501 Wing Haven Foundation of Charlotte, NC. ()

Created: 1927Elevation: 650 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°10'44"N, 80°50'27"W

Address

248 Ridgewood AveCenter City (Myers Park)Charlotte 28209-1632 United States

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+1 704-331-0664

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Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Park Road Books, Freedom Park, Discovery Place Nature, Queens University of Charlotte.

0.5 miSW
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Park Road Books, Charlotte
14 min walk • Park Road Shopping Center is an open air strip mall located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is located northeast of the intersection of Woodlawn Rd. and Park Rd. in the south central part of Charlotte.
0.9 miN
Park, Lake, Trail
Freedom Park, Charlotte
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0.6 miN
Museum, Science museum
Discovery Place Nature, Charlotte
17 min walk • Discovery Place Nature, formerly Charlotte Nature Museum, is located at 1658 Sterling Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Museum features interactive nature exhibits and live animal displays, including a butterfly pavilion, live species, insects, and a variety of native North Carolina animals.
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools
Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte
21 min walk • Queens University of Charlotte is a private university in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has approximately 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students through the College of Arts and Sciences, the McColl School of Business, the Wayland H. Cato, Jr.
~840 ftW
Garden, Park
Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden, Charlotte
5 min walk • Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden is a historic home and garden located at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1948–1949, and is a small 1+1⁄2-story, five bay, Colonial Revival style frame dwelling.
1.3 miNE
35°11'36"N • 80°49'35"W
Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Charlotte
33 min walk • Church
1.3 miNE
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Pharrsdale Historic District, Charlotte
35 min walk • Pharrsdale Historic District, also known as Eastover, is a national historic district located at Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 166 contributing buildings in the former suburban Pharrsdale neighborhood of Charlotte.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture
Myers Park, Charlotte
27 min walk • Myers Park is a neighborhood and historic district in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Neighborhoods that are near Myers Park include Dilworth and Sedgefield to the west, Eastover to the east, Charlotte center city to the north, and South Park and Foxcroft to the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary open?

Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary?

Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden, Charlotte (5 min walk), Discovery Place Nature, Charlotte (17 min walk), Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte (21 min walk), Freedom Park, Charlotte (23 min walk).