Where to see Monarch Butterfly in North Carolina

Central Shelby Historic District

Earl Scruggs Center and Historic Architecture

You might spot Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren, and Tufted Titmouse.

Coker Arboretum

Accessible and Arboretum

You might spot American Robin and Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Airlie Gardens

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Pond Slider, Golden Silk Spider, and Gulf Fritillary.

Bethabara Historic District

You might spot American Tuliptree and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden and Events

You might spot Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Anole, and Monarch.

Goodwin State Forest

Academic and Conservation

You might spot Orange-Fringed Orchid and Purple Pitcher Plant.

North Carolina Arboretum

Arboretum and Asheville

You might spot Eastern Fence Lizard and Common Five-Lined Skink.

Palmer Memorial Institute

African American History and Civil Rights

You might spot Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and American Pokeweed.

Reynolda Gardens

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot American Tuliptree and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.

Edenton National Fish Hatchery

Aquarium and Bird Watching

You might spot American Alligator, Sturgeon, and Striped Bass.

Museum of Life and Science

Dinosaur Exhibits. and Educational

You might spot Ring-Tailed Lemur, Black Bear, and Flies.