Garden of the Groves

Botanical garden · West Grand Bahama

Garden of the Groves

Botanical garden · West Grand Bahama

Midshipman Rd. &, Magellan Dr, Freeport, Bahamas

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Botanical gardens with birds, cascades, labyrinth, chapel, cafe

Midshipman Rd. &, Magellan Dr, Freeport, Bahamas Get directions

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"A botanical garden on Grand Bahama Island with trails, a labyrinth, waterfalls, fountains, and a hilltop chapel; visitors can expect to see both indigenous and migratory birds and butterflies in a rainbow of colors and "enjoy breakfast, lunch, or a snack break overlooking the waterfalls at their cafe." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Lydia Harris

Google

Such a lovely, tranquil place!! It's so quiet and relaxing, the gardens are beautiful and the people are so friendly! There are ducks and turtles and fish everywhere in the ponds, and the cafe was great for lunch! The meditation labyrinth was very cool, and casually wandering around the paths was a lovely way to spend the afternoon!

Cynthia Rodriguez

Google

Garden of the Groves is a must-visit when you're in Freeport! The scenery is absolutely beautiful—lush, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing or taking pictures. But what really made the visit special was the amazing food and the incredible staff. The food was fresh, flavorful, and way better than we expected for a garden café. Everything tasted homemade and delicious. The employees were so welcoming and kind—they made us feel right at home and took great care of us throughout the visit.

W. Marchany-Rivera

Google

Lots of potential to connect with nature and experience the Bahamian environment. Enjoyed the turtles and birds. Would have loved to see more people there, better cared gardens, engaging cultural activities, more about the history and culture of the Bahamas. The garden's staff and kiosk owners were kind and helpful, beautiful people with lots of knowledge to share. There was a stray dog who followed us through some of the aquaphonics part of the trails (this part of the park seemed a little unkept). It was a little unsettling since the dog seemed to be very thirsty and we didn't see any collar or potential owner nearby.

Samantha York

Google

Absolutely beautiful! The people were so friendly and inviting, everyone had a smile. Fried conch was really good! The "trail" was paved which made it easier for my mom to walk. There are a few big steps but worth it. Definitely will go back.

Laura Hughes

Google

It's a lovely diversion from spending the day in Port. Definitely worth seeing if you're a fan of tropical flora. Relaxing waterfalls trickle near ancient trees. Flowers everywhere....even beautiful during the off season! $17 entrance fee. Bathrooms on site. Guided tour extra. Wear good shoes and watch your step! Bring your camera! Overall, a delightful way to remember this beautiful corner of the Bahamas.

Andrew Pare

Google

Relaxing and informative walking tour, we enjoyed the people there including our guide Marilyn and the shopkeepers at the souvenier booths.

Melanie A.

Google

What a beautiful garden! It's relatively small but has a lot of character. There are ponds with fish, turtles, and ducks in them. You can have delicious lunch by the water and watch the stray cats walk around the area (but don't feed them!). Other notable mentions are that the bathrooms are clean and staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. I went with the tour guide Marilyn who had a plethora of information about the garden and was a great storyteller.

Amy Case

Google

Such a lovely garden to visit. I loved the labyrinth. I walked it and then worked through each of the 6 petals of the center rose. Was so peaceful. I enjoyed the statue of St. Francis. He's my favorite Saint. Loved seeing the beautiful trees and flowers.