Florida Botanical Gardens

"Great place to explore different kinds of plants. They have you water scenery, little fun facts signs. You can see turtles, alligators, birds, bees, and butterflies. You got restrooms, a gift shop, and a charging spot for electric cars. If you want to take pictures, you can share it on the Facebook page. If you want something free to do. Good place to kill time, if you like nature things."

"Follow @BarnesOnTheMove via TikTok for the visuals. Beautiful place to visit! This is a nice location for the outdoor people, friends, family, date, etc. This garden is massive. We didn’t get a chance to explore every inch. But there were lots of seating areas and well as a lot of places for photo ops. It’s FREE! Lots of parking. Either in the front or back. There a public restroom for you to use as well. It was located towards the back through the entrance. *Use at your own risk though.* Photography is welcome! (With & without permits) Make sure to visit their site for the details. Leased pets are welcome too. My family & I enjoyed ourselves though. It gave us something to do with the kids during the day. We were able to have a small picnic on one of the benches. The children’s garden is newer and the little ones will love it. Especially with all the sensory stimulation activities there."

"We visited for the holiday lights while we were recently in the area. The lights were very nice and we t was reasonable to get into the event. Tip for others attending in the future, while the attendant flags you into the tiny lot that is full, there is a large municipal lot next door you can park in and even has an entrance to the gardens."

"I've only visited during the holiday lights displays (this is my 3rd time) but always tell myself I want to come back during the day sometime! It's such a beautiful display and very peaceful. They have some vendors selling food, there are restrooms available, and they usually have some entertainers in the park as well. I highly recommend a visit during the holiday season, and other times of the year!"

"Went during daylight hours to see the gardens. Sat down to eat dinner there (pavilion, with limited menu but really good food) and walked around after dark for their annual lights in the garden show. Just beautiful. If you get the chance, it's worth going to for some inexpensive family fun or romantic date night!"