Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
A tropical botanic garden covering about 34 hectares, famous for its palm and cycad collections, with a rainforest and a butterfly conservatory.
The garden opened in 1938 and is named after plant explorer David Fairchild. Its collection includes thousands of tropical plants, and its palms, cycads and flowering trees rank among the finest in the world. Lakes and lawns alternate across the grounds, and visitors can ride a tram with guided commentary. The Tropical Wings conservatory is home to hundreds of fluttering butterflies, and the rainforest area has a waterfall. The garden often hosts events such as mango festivals and orchid shows. Check the official website for ticket prices. It is located south of Coconut Grove and is about a 30-minute drive by car.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Coconut Grove
- Biltmore Hotel
- Venetian Pool
- Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
- Little Havana
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
- Brickell
- Crandon Park