Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
Your guide to 7 of the best gardens in Alabama
Alabama is home to a wide variety of plant species and there are several spots around the state to see them. As the summer arrives, be on the lookout for those perfect weather days to get out + enjoy the plants blooming.
Here’s our guide to seven of the best gardens in Alabama to explore.
Aldridge Gardens in Hoover
- Where: 3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216
- When: 8AM-7PM daily
- Features: Aldridge has a long list of events set for the summer including the 21st annual Hydrangeas Under the Stars, guided bird watching walks + summer camps for kids.
- Admission: Free!
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Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile
- Where: 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582
- When: 8AM-5PM daily
- Features: The summer will have several plants blooming including Crepe Myrtles + Tropical Hibiscus. You will also want to stop by to see the Bellingrath Rose Garden and the iconic Mirror Lake.
- Admission: $16 for ages 12+ | $10 for ages 5-12 | Free for ages 4 + under
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Where: 2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
- When: 7AM-6PM daily
- Features: From weekly Storytime at the Gardens to studying the science of the plants, there are events for all ages throughout the summer.
- Admission: Free!
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Davis Aroboretum in Auburn
- Where: 181 Garden Drive, Auburn AL 36849
- When: Sunrise to sunset, daily
- Features: The Arboretum includes walking trails, different water features and a nationally accredited Oak tree collection including the 150-year-old Founders Oak.
- Admission: Free!
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Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
- Where: 5130 Headland Ave Kinsey, AL 36303
- When: 9AM-6PM daily
- Features: Currently, there is the Butterfly Discovery Center at the gardens, open until October. This summer’s events include a hummingbird banding program this weekend + there are new amaryllis flower beds to see.
- Admission: $3 for non-members
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Huntsville Botanical Gardens
- Where: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805
- When: 9AM-6PM, Monday-Tuesday | 9AM-8PM, Wednesday-Saturday | 11AM-6PM, Sunday
- Features: The summer will feature cat days on Mondays and dog days on Thursdays where you can bring your pet to the garden for an additional $5. The gardens also currently feature the traveling Glass in Flight exhibit.
- Admission: $19 for adults | $12 for ages 3-12 | Free for ages 3 + under
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Mobile Botanical Gardens
- Where: 5151 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
- When: 9AM-6PM, Tuesday-Friday | 9AM-12PM, Saturday-Sunday
- Features: This summer will include Nature Blast! camp for kids, a creative writing class + a program on how climate change impacts gardening.
- Admission: $8 for ages 13-60 | $6 for ages 60+ | $3 for ages 3-12 | Free for ages 2 + under
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