Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Botanical garden · Coral Bay
Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Highlights
Butterfly exhibit, tram tours, rare plants & tropical rainforest
Butterfly exhibit, tram tours, rare plants & tropical rainforest
"Mark your calendars, mango fiends: Fairchild is celebrating their annual mango festival this year on July 12 and 13. The weekend festival is a great time to try all sorts of mango varieties. You can buy your very own baby tree, pick up some mango-scented incense, and drink mango cocktails on the lawn. Fairchild (the botanist) was one of the first people to bring mangoes to Florida, and Fairchild (the garden) has been holding the mango festival for three decades, so they know this fruit better than anyone." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"A tropical botanic garden in Coral Gables celebrated for its scenic views and lush, seasonal displays; it’s a showpiece for spring and summer when lawns green up, flowers blossom, and trees come into full bloom, making it a popular spot for experiencing dramatic tropical plantings and vibrant landscapes." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Mark your calendars, mango fiends: Fairchild is celebrating their annual mango festival this year on July 13 and 14. The weekend festival is a great time to try all sorts of mango varieties—like Florida sugarloafs or Indian alphonsos. You can even buy your very own baby tree to take home. Stop by the mango marketplace and pick up some mango scented incense and drink mango cocktails on the lawn. Fairchild (the botanist) was one of the first people to bring mangoes to Florida, and Fairchild (the garden) has been holding the mango festival for three decades, so they know this fruit better than anyone and can make the best out of any season. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"To make the most of your time in Miami, wake up and take a stroll through the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, a sprawling 83-acre destination home to an entire ecosystem of flora. Find palm trees and succulents, ferns and flowers, and everything in between. Don’t miss its rare plant exhibit for something truly special." - Stacey Leasca
"Spanning nearly 84 acres, the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden is filled with tropical plants, flowers, and trees, including extremely rare species like the petticoat palm. Every square inch of the facility has been thoughtfully designed and constructed, making it easy to navigate. The best way to see a little of everything, though, is by hopping aboard one of the 30-minute tram tours, which run year-round, twice an hour. Don't miss the Wings of the Tropics exhibition, where 40 species of butterflies engage in a colorful display of acrobatics all around you." - Sara Liss, Terry Ward
