Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point campus

"This is an amazing garden with so many different aspects to visit and enjoy. Expect to spend a few hours exploring. We really liked the variety of tropical plants many of which we had never seen before. There are paths that take you along the bay and give a really beautiful vista. The huge Banyan trees are amazing. There are also some well-placed benches around the property, many are areas where you can sit and feel alone on such a big well visited place The handmade wooden masks were on display while we were there, they are beautiful and the artwork and handcraft a joy to see. Highly recommend"

"Absolutely gorgeous grounds. Beautiful and well-preserved look into old Florida history, life, and architecture as well as the ingenuity of early settlers here. Great learning experience and a nice walk through the expansive campus with a lot to see and take in."

"A relaxing day with a beautiful orchid show for their 50th anniversary. The grounds are beautiful. Good for relaxing and came home with a gorgeous hanging orchid."

"Spanish Point is a perfect venue for your wedding. We had the pleasure of photographing Shina and Stuart on the property and it was simply gorgeous, a photographer's dream. Thanks so much for having us and we hope to one day return."

"For old Florida history in an encapsulated area, this is the place to go. The amazing tales of the families and what they did to encourage the growth of the area is fabulous. The grounds are maintained and presented almost exclusively by volunteers. The docent, Jim, at the Guptill house was incredible. He had us living the family's adventures for 30 minutes. The butterfly house was a bonus treat. So much beauty flying around you. Loved it!!! A hidden gem, this is a great place to spend a few hours on a hit afternoon. The paths are mostly shaded. Restroom were clean and obviously well cared for."