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| · June 10, 2003 · |
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· Bellingrath Gardens And Home Celebrates Summer With Discount Offer MOBILE, Ala. - Celebrate summer by visiting Bellingrath Gardens and Home after 3:00 p.m. any day and receive an adult gardens admission for only $5.00. Admission for children, ages 5-12, is $3.00. This special offer runs daily through September 30.
"Summer is one of the best times to visit Bellingrath Gardens," states Bill Barrick, Executive Director. "It's our idea garden, where guests can get ideas for their own yards and gardens and see what works in the intense heat of the Gulf Coast." Afternoons are a delightful time to visit the gardens, as it is cooler and the sunsets are stunning. Tickets are sold until 5:00 p.m. daily, but the gardens are open until dusk, giving guests time to come out after work. Tickets sold prior to 3:00 p.m. are at the daily rate of $9.00 per adult and $5.25 per child. Guests wanting to tour the Bellingrath Museum Home may purchase Home Tour tickets at Admissions or at the Home Entrance. The last home tour is at 4:00 p.m. daily. Founded by Walter and Bessie Bellingrath in 1932, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, is one of the top public gardens in the United States. Known for its southern charm and unsurpassed beauty, the gardens have long been a treasure to the Mobile community and a favorite of tourists and garden lovers worldwide. For more information, call (251) 973-2217 or 1-800-247-8420 or visit our website www.bellingrath.org. Media Contact: Suzanne Pittinos 251-973-2365 ext. 137 suzanne@bellingrath.org |
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