06/18/2026
πΊ Gulf Coast History & Travel
Many visitors to the Mississippi Gulf Coast don't realize that one of the South's most beautiful garden destinations is just a short drive away.
Located in Theodore, Alabama, Bellingrath Gardens & Home was established by Walter and Bessie Bellingrath in the 1930s and remains one of the Gulf Coast region's most celebrated public gardens.
If you're planning a longer stay on the Coast, it's one of those destinations that's worth adding to your road trip list.
Sometimes the best adventures are found just beyond the beach.