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Aldridge Botanical Gardens, Hoover, AL

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Aldridge Botanical Gardens

A 30-acre botanical garden in Hoover, Alabama, known for hydrangeas, with free admission.

3530 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216 · Hoover, AL

About Aldridge Botanical Gardens

Aldridge Gardens sits on the former Aldridge Estate in Hoover and covers about 30 acres, with hydrangeas as a signature feature. The grounds include a five-acre lake, a half-mile walking trail, a Meyer bonsai terrace, an apiary, and a veterans memorial arbor. The gallery in the couple's former home hosts rotating art exhibits, and the gardens offer classes, bird walks, and events. The gates open daily, and the site describes itself as a botanical garden rather than a recreational park.

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