There is nothing quite like the peacefulness and joy that comes from being surrounded by nature. This is especially true if that nature includes big, beautiful flowers in every color imaginable and trees that are just as colorful and diverse as the people viewing them. In Louisville, there is a place where you can experience all of these things: Whitehall Gardens on Lexington Road.

This secret garden is actually composed of several gardens, including the Specimen Garden and the Arboretum.
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Whitehall’s Specimen Garden is also known as "Annie’s Garden." It was first planted in 2001, and has been growing and thriving ever since.
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This garden is truly a secret one, as it is hidden away back at the rear part of the Whitehall property.
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Visitors can see countless species of plants, flowers, trees, and evergreen shrubbery as they meander along the paths inside.
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The Specimen Garden’s crowning glory, though, is their peonies. Whitehall Gardens has over 60 different species of peonies, all of which are displayed during their annual Peony Festival in May.
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While the Specimen Garden is in bloom in the warmer months, the Arboretum is full of beauty all year round.
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Visitors can marvel at Whitehall’s enormous collection of rare and diverse trees, many of which are not native to Louisville, and thus may never be seen outside of this garden.
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Both gardens are on the property surrounding the majestic Whitehall Mansion, where many happy couples get married each year.
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Admission to both the Specimen Garden and the Arboretum (as well as the other gardens on the property) is free, although if you plan to sell any photos you take while you’re there, you must pay a fee. You can also schedule a guided tour of the grounds for $10. The gardens are open from sunrise to sunset during the week. Find out more about tours and pricing on the Whitehall Gardens website.

Address: 3110 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206.

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