Posted in Alabama
May 02, 2017
The Breathtaking Garden Trail In Alabama That You Must See To Believe
There aren’t many places more beautiful and peaceful than a garden. If you’re ever in search of peace and tranquility, no worries! Alabama is home to several beautiful gardens where you’ll find this…and so much more.
There’s no better way to experience Alabama’s beautiful gardens than by following the state’s amazing garden trail, which begins in Huntsville and ends in Theodore. Seven gardens are located along the Alabama Garden Trail, and information about each one is posted below.
As you can see, the total mileage for the Alabama Garden Trail is 555 miles, with an estimated drive time of 9 hours and 36 minutes. This garden trail can easily be taken in a weekend. You can view the directions and actual Google map here.
Huntsville Botanical Garden, which covers more than 100 acres, features the nation's largest seasonal butterfly house, a variety of specialty gardens and a collection of beautiful nature trails. For more information, click here.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens covers 67.5 acres and showcases 12,000+ plants of 1,500 species, in addition to 25+ unique gardens. This Alabama garden is open year-round and admission is always FREE. For more information, click here.
Aldridge Gardens covers 30 acres and features a variety of hydrangeas, in addition to a stunning six-acre lake. For more information, click here.
Jasmine Hill Gardens, which covers more than 20 acres, was established during the 1930s and features a unique collection of Greek statues. This unique garden is often referred to as "Alabama's Little Corner of Greece." For more information, click here.
The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens covers 50 acres, which includes ponds, trails and a collection of lovely gardens. A couple of main features include the Outdoor Classroom and the Southern Heirloom Garden. For more information, click here.
At Mobile Botanical Gardens, which covers approximately 100 acres, you'll find the largest collection of plants on the Gulf Coast. For more information, click here.
Bellingrath Gardens covers 65 acres. A few of its main features include the Bellingrath Rose Garden, Live Oak Plaza, Mirror Lake and the Great Lawn. For more information, click here.
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