Peaceful and beautiful gardns
The Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a gorgeous park just a few minutes outside of Mobile, Alabama. I would go as far as to say it's one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in the entire state! The park consists of a large gardened estate and mansion on the Fowl River and is a really lovely place to get lost. They have Japanese-style gardens, rose gardens, a famous "Mermaid Pool," and large variety of plants, shrubs, and flowers for you to explore. You can also tours the Bellingrath Mansion, a stunning example of Southern taste and class.
The gardens cost $12 to visit while the mansion brings to total up to $20. What's my recommendation? I'd go to Bellingrath Gardens in the morning before the heat and humidity (and tourists) set in and explore the gardens at your leisure. Don't worry about seeing everything...just wander and let yourself be surprised by an unexpected fountain or blooming tree.