April
Historic Bath Garden Club Homes Tour • Bath
Visit North Carolina’s oldest incorporated town and first port city for a tour of beautiful residences and rich history. Held every three years, the next tour is in 2020.
Learn more: (252) 964-3441
Chapel Hill Garden Tour • Chapel Hill
This biennial tour opens manicured private gardens to the public. Proceeds support the North Carolina Botanical Garden as well as The Chapel Hill Garden Club’s many service projects.
Learn more: (919) 929-3060 or chapelhillgardenclub.net
Charlotte Garden Club Art in the Garden Tour • Charlotte
Explore gardens and watch as artists paint “en plein air,” a style of painting characterized by the capture of natural light and atmosphere.
Learn more: (704) 620-4202 or charlottegardenclub.com
Edenton Pilgrimage of Historic Homes • Edenton
Tour seven buildings, most of which are more than 100 years old, as well as private homes and plantations during this celebration of Southern history, architecture, gardens, and food.
Learn more: (252) 482-7800 or edentonpilgrimage.com
Easels in the Gardens Tour • Edenton
Held at the historic Cupola House, this celebration of artwork and beautiful gardens is a great event for art and garden lovers of any age. Enjoy workshops, food, and music. Held biennially, the next tour is in 2018.
Learn more: (336) 406-1896 or cupolahouse.org
Franklin County Historic Homes and Gardens Tour • Louisburg
In addition to homes and gardens, enjoy special historical presentations. Held biennially, the next tour will be in 2019.
Learn more: (919) 495-1742 or personplace.org
Historic Homes and Gardens Tour • New Bern
Take a self-guided tour of historic homes in the downtown district. The tour, which has been held since the 1960s, will return in 2019.
Learn more: (252) 638-8558 or newbernhistorical.org
Oakwood Garden Club Annual Garden Tour and Victorian Tea • Raleigh
Celebrate spring in style with a tea party and a walking tour of private gardens in the historic Oakwood neighborhood.
Learn more: historicoakwood.com
Southern Pines Garden Club Home and Garden Tour • Southern Pines
This annual tour explores six historic homes and gardens. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships for local horticultural students and preservation projects.
Learn more: (910) 690-1440 or southernpinesgardenclub.com
Historic Homes Tour • Swansboro
Listen to stories of the past while enjoying a walking tour of the historic homes of Swansboro, plus entertainment and food.
Learn more: swansborohistoricsite.org
Washington Area Historic Foundation Spring Tour of Homes and Gardens • Washington
Take a self-guided tour of downtown’s historic homes and gardens. Proceeds from the event will go toward community development.
Learn more: (800) 546-0162
NC Azalea Festival Home Tour • Wilmington
See historic houses, listen to speakers, and enjoy the beautiful azaleas on one of the most popular garden tours in the South.
Learn more: (910) 794-4650 or ncazaleafestival.org
Junior League of Winston-Salem Tour of Fine Spaces • Winston-Salem
Get inspired by the gorgeous renovations and decorations of interior designers, architects, builders, and more. Tour historic homes that have been newly renovated and revamped.
Learn more: (336) 722-9681 or jlws.org
May
Friends of the Fourth Ward’s Secret Gardens Tour • Charlotte
Explore the city’s hidden gems, including private gardens, courtyards, and outdoor living spaces.
Learn more: fofw.org
Plaza Midwood Home and Garden Tour • Charlotte
Follow a bike tour around Charlotte to view remarkable homes and gardens in a unique, eco-friendly way.
Learn more: plazamidwood.org
Gardener’s Garden Tour • Charlotte
Visit private gardens created by homeowners, and enjoy live music at Wing Haven Garden and Bird Sanctuary during this annual tour, which celebrates the kindred spirit between gardeners and benefits the Wing Haven Foundation.
Learn more: (704) 331-0664 or winghavengardens.org
Preservation Greensboro’s Annual Historic Homes and Gardens Tour • Greensboro
Part of National Historic Preservation Month and held in different neighborhoods each year, in 2018 this tour will feature a selection of homes in the Lindley Park neighborhood. It will highlight early 20th-century architecture.
Learn more: (336) 272-5003 or preservationgreensboro.org
Romance of the Home and Garden Tour • Hickory
Proceeds from this tour, which features a selection of historic properties and gardens, benefit the Hickory Landmarks Society.
Learn more: (828) 322-4731 or hickorylandmarks.org
Hillsborough Garden Tour • Hillsborough
Take a self-guided tour of the private and public gardens of historic Hillsborough and the surrounding county. Browse art, attend a plant sale, and enjoy other activities throughout the day. This biennial tour returns in 2019.
Learn more: hillsboroughgardenclubnc.com
June
Hidden Gardens of Asheville • Asheville
Learn about unique plants on this self-guided tour of six private gardens. Hosted by Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners, the next tour is scheduled for 2019.
Learn more: (828) 255-5522 or buncombemastergardener.org
Old Homes and Gardens Tour, Beaufort Historic Site • Beaufort
Take a walking tour of historic Beaufort homes, gardens, and churches, as well as the Old Burying Ground and the surrounding area. Enjoy a narrated bus tour and an antique car show.
Learn more: (252) 728-5225 or beauforthistoricsite.org
Davidson County Master Gardener Garden Tour • Davidson County
At this annual event, hosted by the Davidson County Extension Master Gardener volunteers, tour private homes and gardens around Davidson County.
Learn more: (336) 242-2080 or davidson.ces.ncsu.edu
Pollinator Garden Tour • Durham
See Durham’s finest pollinator gardens and learn the roles that birds, bees, butterflies, and bugs play in pollinating our plants.
Learn more: (919) 354-2729 or keepdurhambeautiful.org
Historic Saluda Tour of Homes • Saluda
The Historic Saluda Committee sponsors this annual biennial walking tour of several historic homes and other locations as a fund-raiser for preservation projects. The next tour is in 2019.
Learn more: (828) 749-2581 or historicsaluda.org
July
St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church Tour of Homes • Blowing Rock
All of the proceeds of this fund-raiser are donated to charitable organizations in the local community.
Learn more: (828) 295-7323 or stmaryofthehills.org
Joy Garden Tour • Cashiers
Listen to a guest speaker, browse garden shops, and spend the day touring stunning private gardens on this biennial tour, which will return in 2019.
Learn more: (828) 743-3434 or villagegreencashiersnc.com
September
West Asheville Garden Stroll • Asheville
Explore the neighborhoods and gardens of West Asheville on this self-guided tour.
Learn more: westashevillegardens.com
Dilworth Home Tour • Charlotte
Visit some of Charlotte’s most beautiful historic homes during the city’s oldest home tour.
Learn more: dilworthonline.org
“Mad About Modern” Midcentury Modern Home Tour • Charlotte
Celebrate the mid-century modern homes of Charlotte at this event hosted by The Charlotte Museum of History.
Learn more: (704) 568-1774 or madaboutmodern.com
October
OctoberTour • Salisbury
See historic homes and enjoy food, wine, and other activities during this fall tour hosted by Historic Salisbury Foundation.
Learn more: (704) 636-0103 or octobertour.com
November
Union Symphony Holiday Home Tour • Monroe
Get a head start on holiday decor inspiration when you visit festively decorated homes on this biennial tour, which will return in 2019.
Learn more: (704) 283-2525 or unionsymphony.org
December
Montford Holiday Tour of Homes • Asheville
Asheville’s most historic neighborhood is filled with eclectic architecture, history, and, during this annual tour, holiday cheer. Proceeds benefit youth programs at Montford Recreation Center and the Montford Music and Arts Festival.
Learn more: (828) 505-8242 or montfordtour.com
Christmas by Candlelight • Durham
Costumed interpreters will lead you on a candlelight tour of Duke Homestead, all dressed up for an 1870s Christmas.
Learn more: (919) 627-6990 or dukehomestead.org
Christmas Candlelight Tour • Edenton
Visit historic homes and buildings decorated for the season, carol in the 1767 courthouse, and take carriage rides throughout the weekend.
Learn more: (252) 482-7800
St. Paul’s Homes Tour and Christmas Bazaar • Greenville
Tour seven beautifully decorated homes, enter a raffle, and take part in a Christmas bazaar during this event.
Learn more: (252) 752-3482 or stpaulsepiscopal.com
Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour • Raleigh
During this holiday tradition, a dozen properties — from grand, 130-year-old Victorian homes to quaint bungalows — will be open to the public.
Learn more: historicoakwood.org
Episcopal Day School Candlelight Tour of Homes • Southern Pines
Celebrate the holiday season with a tour of beautifully decorated homes in the Sandhills. Proceeds will support Episcopal Day School.
Learn more: (910) 692-3492 or episcopalday.org
Christmas Tour of Homes • Southport
Spend time in several beautifully decorated historic homes during this tour in downtown Southport.
Learn more: (910) 457-7927 or southporthistoricalsociety.org
Christmas Historic Home Tour • Wake Forest
See visions of Christmas past when you tour historic homes decorated for the holiday season. Hosted by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Wake Forest Women’s Club, this biennial event will be held in 2018.
Learn more: (919) 435-9516 or wakeforestnc.gov
Holiday Tour of Homes • Washington
This self-guided tour lets visitors explore a variety of Washington homes, as well as the historic Turnage Theatre.
Learn more: (252) 946-2504 or artsofthepamlico.org
Christmas Home Tour • Wendell
Take this annual self-guided tour of historic downtown homes, all dressed up for Christmas.
Learn more: wendellhistoricalsociety.com
Old Wilmington by Candlelight Tour • Wilmington
Usher in the holiday season with a tour of private homes, houses of worship, and historic sites downtown. This event benefits the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society.
Learn more: (910) 762-0492 or lcfhs.org