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Mobile Botanical Gardens

5151 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-0555
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Ranked #19 of 27 attractions in Mobile
Type: Educational Sites, Gardens
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Gretna, Louisiana
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44 reviews 44 reviews
18 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

This garden needs a little TLC, but still and excellent value and very pleasant walk. I saw some azaleas here that I have never seen anywhere else. If you like flowers and/or gardens, then u should check it out.

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

We enjoyed the gardens, but unfortunately were not there at a good time to have the best experience. Were there in February.

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Maryville, Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

This is a must see garden if you are in the area. They were running a special and for additional $3 we took the tour of the house. Velma was the tour guide and she was wonderful. Even though we visited in January there were plenty of blooms. It was a lovely 70 degree day and the place is so... More

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MOBILE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

Very educational with helpful staff. Interesting plants with lots of variety. Gardeners will enjoy. A good selection of educational materials that are available to purchase with ideas for different herbs.

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Steyr, Austria
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8 attraction reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

I have been to the botanic garden on a nice autumn day. The garden is quite small a walking through is done quickly. It has a relaxing atmosphere but nature is taking over the garden. It is a lot of work keeping the garden in a perfect shape. But close to it is the Mobile Historic Trail. It tells on... More

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Mobile, Alabama
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

when we first visited, the staff was friendly and congenial. after we paid our deposit, they were snobby and rude. A few weeks in advance, we wanted to take some measurements outside for decoration purposes so we drove by and noticed a alot of people there. I called the office to make sure we weren't going to interrupt an event,... More

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Exeter, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

I really enjoyed visiting here. The paths and specimens were so fulfilling for me. I enjoyed the fine staff and volunteers that were there, the grounds are a display of their love and devotion to this jewel of Mobile.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2012

the botanical gardens aren't large, but are a nice diversion for an hour or two. pack a lunch and hang out!

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Valdosta, Georgia, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2012

This place was free. No one was around, but there were maps available. Took about an hour to walk around. Looks like a lot of gardens are planned but not ready. The fragrant areas were nice.

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Boaz, Alabama
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 22, 2012

I visited on an over cast day in June and was not impressed. To begin, there is no official parking lot, just a shady area under some trees. When you walk up to the gate, there is an automated gate and a sign directing your attention to an atm looking box. The Gardens now cost$5 per adult. I have no... More

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