William Bartram Arboretum
located in Wetumpka, Alabama
This arboretum is actulaly named after naturalist William Bartram who was a friend of Benjamin Franklin. The garden is located within Fort Toulouse State Historical Park. The Fort was originally constucted in 1714 and was later rebuilt by Andrew Jackson. Bartram visited the area, collecting plant samples and recording everything he saw.
The park itself also has campgrounds during the spring, summer and early fall. The arboretum was begun by the "Garden Club of Alabama" and is part of the boardwalk and trails that connect the visitor's center with For Toulouse. Along the way, visitors walk through wildflowers, forests and bogs.
The park also hosts picnic areas, a boat launch and fishing/water sport amenities.
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located in Wetumpka, Alabama
This arboretum is actulaly named after naturalist William Bartram who was a friend of Benjamin Franklin. The garden is located within Fort Toulouse State Historical Park. The Fort was originally constucted in 1714 and was later rebuilt by Andrew Jackson. Bartram visited the area, collecting plant samples and recording everything he saw.
The park itself also has campgrounds during the spring, summer and early fall. The arboretum was begun by the "Garden Club of Alabama" and is part of the boardwalk and trails that connect the visitor's center with For Toulouse. Along the way, visitors walk through wildflowers, forests and bogs.
The park also hosts picnic areas, a boat launch and fishing/water sport amenities.
No Current News
Aldridge Botanical Gardens
Ave Maria Grotto
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Huntsville Botanical Garden
University of Alabama Arboretum
William Bartram Arboretum
View all gardens in Alabama
Address:
2521 Fort Toulouse Road
Wetumpka, Alabama
Hours & Times:
Apr 1-Oct 31: 6am-9pm
Nov 1-Mar 31: 8am-5pm
7 Days a week
Admission:
Fort Toulouse/Jackson Admission
(includes gardens)
Adult: $5
College/Seniors : $4
Children: (Ages 6 - 18) $3
Children Under 6: Free
Phone:
Unknown
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2521 Fort Toulouse Road
Wetumpka, Alabama
Hours & Times:
Apr 1-Oct 31: 6am-9pm
Nov 1-Mar 31: 8am-5pm
7 Days a week
Admission:
Fort Toulouse/Jackson Admission
(includes gardens)
Adult: $5
College/Seniors : $4
Children: (Ages 6 - 18) $3
Children Under 6: Free
Phone:
Unknown
Visit the Official Website
Gardens To See provides the latest travel and tourist information for public and private gardens around the world, but it is subject to change and difficult to maintain. If you have further information or pictures you would like to add, contact us.
Please make sure to call the garden in advance to check for changes in times and availablity. Some gardens have seasonal hours only.
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