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Located on the campus of Flora Macdonald Academy where both the buildings and the grounds have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The gardens, situated on about 10 acres, were originally started by Dr. Charles G. Vardell, the founder of then Flora Macdonald College. The gardens, always known for the variety of azaleas in the Spring, still have many of the original plants gathered by Dr. Vardell. As part of a restoration, many new botanical specimens have been added, along with replacing plants previously lost. Also location for the Flora Macdonald Highland Games held annually the first weekend of October. In the town of Red Springs.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Things to do near Red Springs, NC

Bandido's Mexican Cafe

A festive family-run cafe specializing in shredded beef, as well as low-fat and vegetarian Mexican fare. ...

The Melting Pot-A Fondue Restaurant

Fondue-Casual Attire ...

Tufts Archives, Given Memorial Library

James Walker Tufts' dream of Pinehurst unfolds in the letters, pictures and news clippings displayed here dating from 1895. ...