Aldridge Gardens Fairy Door - Hoover, Alabama - Wee Folk Fairy Doors on Waymarking.com

Public restrooms at Aldridge Botanical Gardens are located in the Aldridge House. As you follow the path to the gift shop, you will enter a door. The gift shop is on the left. On your right, if you look low, you will see the Fairy Door. The staff person told us this door has been a joy for so many children. There are other opportunities to encounter fairies on the property, including a Fairy Trail on a secluded part of the property according to their Self-Guided Tour Foldout. source:http://aldridgegardens.com/visitorsguide/map.html

The history of this 30 acre estate goes back to its acquisition by Mr. Aldridge in the 1970s. In the 1990s, he decided to give the estate to the public through the city of Hoover.

As the web page tells us:

"In June 2002, Aldridge Gardens opened its gates to the public. Kay and Eddie Aldridge’s dream of a public garden on their 30-acre estate became a reality. Come outand experience Aldridge Gardens today. This woodland garden showcases hydrangeas, including the Snowflake Hydrangea patented by Eddie Aldridge. Enjoy a half-mile walk around the five-acre lake, have a picnic or attend the many events hosted throughout the year, including plant sales, art shows, seminars and many other events. You will also want to visit the Kay and Eddie Aldridge Art and Historial Museum and enjoy the works of area artists, including the largest public collection of Frank Fleming bronze sculptures. Facilities may be rented for weddings, parties and meetings as well. Aldridge Gardens is located on the corner of Lorna Road and Rocky Ridge Ranch Road in Hoover." source (visit link)

The coordinates are taken outside the door leading to the restrooms. As can be seen in the photos, the Fairy Door can be easy to miss as it is just inside the outer door.

Physical Address: 3530 Lorna Road Hoover, AL USA 35216 Associated Business: Aldridge Botanical Gardens Secret Message for Fairies: Or fher gb ybbx pnershyyl jura lbh ragre gur ohvyqvat. [decrypt] Web Address: [Web Link] Additional Parking: Not Listed Simple Date: Not listed

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