Harry P. Leu Gardens
A botanical garden of about 20 hectares north of the city center, home to one of the largest camellia collections in the southeastern United States and Florida’s largest rose garden.
Harry P. Leu Gardens was originally the private estate of businessman Harry Leu. He donated it to the City of Orlando in 1961. The gardens include a camellia garden, a rose garden, a tropical rainforest area, a palm grove, a butterfly garden and a floral clock, along with a quiet lawn by the lake. The 19th-century Leu House on the grounds can be visited on a guided tour. Admission is about $20, and some time slots each month are free for local residents. It is about a 10-minute drive from downtown, and mornings or evenings are best for avoiding the summer heat.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Orlando Science Center
- Lake Eola Park
- Winter Park & Park Avenue
- Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
- Universal Studios Florida
- Universal CityWalk Orlando
- Universal Islands of Adventure
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter