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Mobile Botanical Gardens

5151 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-0555
Ranked #14 of 26 attractions in Mobile
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Gardens
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

We arrived just after opening. Empioyees were busy poting plants and getting gardens ready for the day. There is no cost for the gardens. Walkways meander through the gardens. We missed the azaleas blooming but there were still many hybrids with their delicate unusual blooms. It is evident that much work goes into the grounds. We enjoyed our visit. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Great place to enjoy a relaxing stroll through beautiful landscaping. Plus, it's FREE!! More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012
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On a January weekday morning we had the gardens to ourselves. There are several garden areas to view and January is not the best time to visit but I still enjoyed walking around the area. Pick up a map outside the office area. There are restrooms available but everything else is outside. Parking was a little confusing and we traveled... More

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Mobile, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Went here on a quiet Sunday morning and it was tremendously beautiful and peaceful. A wonderful place to be alone in your thoughts or entertain little ones. The magnolias are spectacular. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

I was overall happy with my trip to the garden last year. The flowers are so pretty. Will recommend anyone to stop and enjoy what my family and i experienced!!!! More

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Mobile
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

Adequate for a botanical garden in a small population area. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

This botanical garden has free admission and had a nice variety of azaleas, ferns, trees, and even an herb garden. A very pleasant oasis in the city and convenient to the Springhill neighborhood. Nice walking paths and well maintained. More

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Milton, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

Very messy as far as botanical gardens go. Saw alot of staff members just watching us through the window like we were lost. This botanical garden has nothing on Birmingham. If you are bored in the summer/spring, go for it but skip this hot mess in the winter! More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011

peaceful walk thru woods. Flowerbeds look disorganized & unkempt. Workers seemed to be standing around not doing much. Looks like plants in pots are just sitting & never get planted. Wasting organizations $. So sad. Lots of weeds &stuff strewn everywhere. More

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Malden, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

We visited the Botanical Gardens prior to leaving on a cruise from Mobile. Nice and leisurely; there was no charge to enter. More

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