Afton Villa’s 20 Acres Of Botanical Gardens Might Just Be The Prettiest In Louisiana
Taking time out of your day to stop and appreciate nature can be quite a rewarding experience. When you get the urge to spend some time outside, take a road trip over to the Afton Villa Gardens, where you’ll be surrounded by more than 20 acres of beautiful landscaping. Let’s check it out.
Sadly, a fire in 1963 destroyed the gothic antebellum mansion that once stood on the grounds, the gardens have been painstakingly restored to their days of glory.
Listening to the songbirds perched up above from underneath a canopy of oak trees sounds like a marvelous way to spend an afternoon, right?
Spring season began on March 1 and continues until June 30, so you've plenty of time to see all the gorgeous flowers in bloom.
Afton Villa Gardens is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission for adults is $5 and children under 12 are free.
Afton Villa Gardens is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission for adults is $5 and children under 12 are free.
For more information be sure to check out its website.
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Address: 9347 US-61, St Francisville, LA 70775, USA
