4.5Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden(1.694 reviews) - Fairchild Tropical Gardens Crocodiles / By Gregg L. Friedman MD Sunday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is among the world's best tropical botanic gardens. Here you will find internationally renowned collections of cycads, flowering trees, tropical fruits, vines, aroids and endangered species, which provide a living laboratory for scientists, and the opportunity of discovery for everyone. In addition, Fairchild has the largest palm collection in the U.S. and is also the keeper of the National Palm Collection as designated by the American Public Gardens Associations. With its beautiful paths, vistas and outstanding horticultural displays, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden provides every visitor with an unforgettable experience.See more..
5.0John G. Gifford Arboretum(8 reviews) - An Oasis In The Middle of Busy Coral Gables Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
The John G. Gifford Arboretum is tucked away at the northwest corner of the University of Miami (UM) Campus in Coral Gables. We needed to "kill" some time before going to a UM talk, and this was the perfect place to do it, and, at the same time discover a rare "find." Their website is excellent, providing a history of the garden, directions, a map, and checklists for the birds, butterflies, and dragonflies that are found there. The Arboretum is divided into 14 sections, broad divisions of the plant kingdom. There are numerous examples of trees for each section. The signage is excellent, far better than most public or private gardens that I have been to (I have been to many). I believe that every tree had an identification tag on in! If you live in south Florida, this place is worth a visit three or four times a year. In that way, sooner or later, you will get to see all the trees in bloom.See more..
