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Tunnel of Love Opens at Sandhills Horticultural Gardens

Feb 11, 2026
Red lighted “Tunnel of Love” archway near the Ball Garden Visitors Center at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens.

Image caption | The seasonal “Tunnel of Love” is open through February 15 at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, offering a festive backdrop for photos and evening strolls in Pinehurst.

Helping to spread some Valentine’s Day love, the newly developed “Tunnel of Love” is now open to the community to come visit and take photos; enjoy a stroll; or offer the perfect proposal backdrop. Located at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens at Sandhills Community College, the tunnel is open now through February 15.  
Guests are invited to take a selfie with their sweetie, friends or anyone else who’s dear to their heart under the warm glow of these seasonal red lights in a peaceful setting.
The tunnel is located just behind the Ball Garden Visitors Center at the Hackley Woodland Garden bridge. The rest of the gardens will still be closed, but guests welcome to experience the fun of this lighted archway up to 7 p.m.
The address is 3245 Airport Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374 and free parking is available.
 

To learn more about the Gardens, visit the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens webpage.