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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Address: 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236 | Map It
Phone: 941/366-5731
www.selby.org

Category: Gardens/Arboretums
Location: Sarasota

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Fodor's Review:

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a don't-miss attraction for plant and flower lovers—especially those attracted to orchids, which make up nearly a third of the 20,000 species here. You can stroll through the Tropical Display House, home of orchids and colorful bromeliads gathered from rain forests, and wander the garden pathway past plantings of bamboo, ancient banyans, and mangrove forests along Little Sarasota Bay. Although spring sees the best blooms, the greenhouses make this an attraction for all seasons. The added bonus is a spectacular view of downtown. There are rotating exhibits of botanical art and photography in a 1924 restored mansion. Enjoy lunch at the Selby Café.

Cost: $17
Open: Daily 10-5

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