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Florida is chock-full-of beautiful botanical gardens. You can find these breathtaking natural wonders all up and down the coast. The weather makes it an ideal climate for many plants and animals to thrive. So how do you choose which ones to go to? We did the work for you! We selected our top 10 must-visit botanical gardens and you will not want to miss any of them!<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Botanical Gardens in Florida<\/b><\/h2>\n

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens<\/b><\/a> (Sarasota)<\/b><\/h2>\n

These gorgeous bayfront sanctuaries connect people with air plants of the world and nature. They also offer history of the area. You can walk around and take in all the beauty or even attend one of their events, like yoga in the gardens or one of their spectacular holiday celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Florida Botanical Gardens<\/b><\/a> (Largo)<\/b><\/h2>\n

This popular 100 acre park has so much to do and see! The butterfly garden is a perfect destination for kids and adults alike. The garden has butterflies to see year-round. The park is large with so much natural beauty. You will need more than one trip to see it all!<\/span><\/p>\n

McKee Botanical Gardens<\/b><\/a> (Vero Beach)<\/b><\/h2>\n

This amazing garden is known to have some of the most diverse and extraordinary botanical collections. They have lots of special events like the Festival of Lights, Garden of Glass and Water Lily Celebration. Just to name a few! Make sure to check out their online calendar, so you don’t miss out on any of the fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens<\/b><\/a> (Gainesville)<\/b><\/h2>\n

These incredible gardens are on a 68 acre non profit facility and have 24 major collections. You can see all the beauty from a paved walkway. They also boast the state’s largest public display of bamboo and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Wow!<\/span><\/p>\n

Mead Botanical Garden<\/b><\/a> (Winter Park)<\/b><\/h2>\n

This spectacular garden is open to the public to choose how you want to enjoy it. Whether you want to walk through or attend one of their many unique events – you will not be disappointed!<\/span><\/p>\n

Naples Botanical Garden<\/b><\/a> (Naples)<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Naples Botanical Garden is committed to conservation and education. They put together people and nature in such a rewarding and unforgettable way. They want to “engage and inspire everyone to care for the plants around them and become stewards of the environment.” The garden is 170 acres and truly a special paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden<\/b><\/a> (Miami)<\/b><\/h2>\n

This fantastic tropical botanical garden is dedicated to preserving, researching and educating. They have 1,000s of species of tropical plants that have been collected. Their garden tours are spectacular!<\/span><\/p>\n

Mounts Botanical Garden<\/b><\/a> (West Palm Beach)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Mounts has a mission to “inspire and educate through nature.” This garden is a hidden gem with 16-acres of tropical oasis. The 25 gardens contain more than 6,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants. Get ready to be impressed by the beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden<\/b><\/a> (Miami)<\/b><\/h2>\n

These beautiful gardens are known to be one of the best outdoor attractions in Florida. They were ranked #1 botanic garden by U.S.A Today. You can explore the beauty on your own or they also have many cool upcoming events like the NightGarden, Sip & Stroll or Festival of Chocolate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens<\/b><\/a> (Williston)<\/b><\/h2>\n

This gorgeous botanical garden has cascading waterfalls, garden displays, koi ponds and so much more! You will not want to miss the breathtaking views!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Florida is chock-full-of beautiful botanical gardens. You can find these breathtaking natural wonders all up and down the coast. The weather makes it an ideal climate for many plants and animals to thrive. So how do you choose which ones to go to? We did the work for you! 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