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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Review

Orchids make up nearly a third of the 20,000 species of flowers and plants 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 1934 restored Southern Colonial mansion. Enjoy lunch at the Selby Café.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236 | Map It
  • Phone: 941/366-5731
  • Cost: $17
  • Hours: Daily 10-5
  • Website: www.selby.org
  • Location: Sarasota

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