Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
The only frost-free tropical botanical garden in the continental United States. Its freshwater ponds are an important stopover for migratory birds.
The garden is on Stock Island. It was founded in 1935 and covers about 6 hectares. It preserves native tropical hardwood forest of the Florida Keys, a butterfly garden and two freshwater ponds. It is a good spot for birdwatching during migration season and also protects endangered native plants. Admission is about US$15, and the self-guided trail takes about an hour. The garden is about 8 km from Old Town, roughly a 15-minute drive.
Opening hours
10 am–4 pm
Nearby sights
- Fort East Martello Museum
- Smathers Beach
- Key West
- West Martello Tower
- Key West Cemetery
- Key West Historic Seaport
- Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
- Southernmost Point Buoy