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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Type: Gardens
10Best Says
Lush and meticulously maintained, this garden showcases a wide range of tropical plants. Within its 83 acres, palms and cycads flourish, and a 16,000-square-foot conservatory shelters rare specimens.... Read More
Lush and meticulously maintained, this garden showcases a wide range of tropical plants. Within its 83 acres, palms and cycads flourish, and a 16,000-square-foot conservatory shelters rare specimens. The Fairchild also offers a butterfly garden, an arboretum and a rainforest, and it also houses a world-renowned research facility. Leisurely strolls through the grounds are sure to provoke plenty of "oohs and aahs," and you may gain inspiration for your own little patch of paradise back home. There are also often art installations by world-renowned artists like Dale Chihuly, plus moonlight tours and movie nights. A small museum, gift shop and cafe take care of practical needs. Free tram tours run on the hour.
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Hours:
- Daily 9am-4:30pm
Admissions:
- Adult (18+) $20; Senior (65+) $15; Child (6-17) $10
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Priscilla Blossom
Miami Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do: "The Fairchild hosts free admission days in the summer; worth it considering the general cost of admission."
- Things to Do in December: "Feel free to arrive hungry for NightGarden as plenty of Miami's top food trucks will also be in attendance."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Flowers...butterflies...plenty of opportunities to be alone in nature with your love? Lots of room for romance to bloom at this Botanic Garden.
- Best for Things to Do in December Because: Fairchild's enchanted NightGarden is a magical evening of lights and and magic brought to life (from Talking Tree to Flying Fairies and then some).
