Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

User Reviews of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Yelp.com Review - by Ken J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the main things is miss the most about Miami. Such a magical, beautiful and expansive place. If you're lucky, you'll see the alligator that lives in the pond!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fairchild Gardens, I have finally discovered you!! My bf, his sis, and I all went on the last day of the free Sundays deal in August. It was well worth it! Yes, it was hot. Yes, it was HELL to park....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The developed section is truly amazing. The back section, a bit underwhelming. However, I'm not saying they should race to develop everything. I heard somewhere that they have only developed something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrenaline R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the cutest garden with lots of decorative details as you walk through the garden. The first garden I've been to that had all the butterflies literally fluttering throughout the garden and not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcos R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful garden on 83 lush acres on the edge of town. Yes, the admission fee is steep, but getting an annual membership is well worth it.You can take a tram tour which is really informative. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alina R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just got back from the Mango festival. When we arrived we started things off with a mango martini. I was hoping it would be made with some fresh mango, but it was made with a mango liqueur....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was underwhelmed. It didn't start out that way. It started out a torrid affair. I was enthralled with the lush entrance and took photographs for at least 20 minutes before inching further down the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. i give fairchild gardens a 4.5i love coming here to detox and destress- it's very relaxing and always enjoyable. there is such a great variety of plants and trees all beautiful and unique. my ultimate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is stunning. I've been both times when they've had Chihuly's work here and it was breathtaking. The exhibit is no longer on display, but it's a lovely place to spend a leisurely Saturday or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike E.

5.0 of 5 stars. A hidden gem in Coral Gables. The oldest cultural institution in Miami Dade County (1936) is still going strong. A beautiful venue showcasing nature in all its glory. Great events year around....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ile F.

5.0 of 5 stars. A unique botanical garden with a lot of varieties in plants and sculptures. We took the tram tour operated by volunteers. The 45-minutes tour gave us a highlight of the garden and some funny facts...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Chocolate Festival was great! The weather was perfect! It's a fabulous day out for anyone. You can eat chocolate stuff until you explode, watch great cooking demonstrations and even have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by George M.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said, amazingly beautiful and well worth the price of admission. I feel like an idiot for not having check this place out earlier. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by GINA H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had never visited Fairchild's Tropical Botanic Garden ever before, mainly because I never thought there would any attraction for kids in a botanical garden. Well, we had the opportunity this year to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Chocoholics Beware there is no way you could help but not just falling off the bandwagon but selling it off in exchange for chocolate.Fairchild plays host to this festival and there is plenty to do,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ana Cristina P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm surprised at how many native Miamians have yet to discover the beauty and splendor of this place. This is one of my favorite places to go on a random sunny afternoon for picnics, a stroll, or a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely gorgeous. Went while they had the Chihuly exhibit and it was phenomenal. Strongly recommend!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adele B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is spectacular and so underrated. If you want to truly appreciate the amazing natural beauty of Miami or just have a quiet moment to reflect on your life, come to Fairchild Garden. Walking...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Fairchild Garden! I've been a huge fan ever since the original Chihuly exhibit came to town. At $20 admission per adult, convincing people to come along can be tough, but when you can...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by bridget e.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love this place.- between the lazing iguanas and the beautiful trees....i love the rainbow trees. i avoid the mango festival because it gets too crowded hence detracting from my enjoyment of this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Gosh I feel so bad writing this review since everyone loves this place. Which means that obviosly it's not the place it's me. The problem is that I was hoping to be amazed with this as I was with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here in years but even as a kid I remember enjoying Fairchild so much. It's a priceless experience to see what kind of variety we have in South Florida with plants. The place is kept...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob C.

5.0 of 5 stars. very impressive...plus Free Admission on Sundays Aug-Sept! (thanks Maria) Check out the tram ride by 4 PM.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to Fairchild on a date and I have been here to photograph private events and parties. It is a great venue for both. The staff is friendly and informative. The grounds are well kept, but be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. This 83-acre botanical garden (with 11 lakes) is spectacular. It's like walking into a kaleidoscope of naturally-occurring colors and shapes. Fairchild is peaceful, stunningly beautiful,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan N.

5.0 of 5 stars. $20 admission fee may be a sticker shock for some people (but it makes the $30 student annual membership seem like a bargain), but it is worth it in order to explore the immense variety of plants that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I discovered this jewel in Miami when my daughter mentioned that there was a stinky plant she learned about in school. Seems that it opens every so many years and it smells like rotting flesh....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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lilaguide | Fairchild Tropical Garden

Great place to spend a day with the family or even as a playgroup. Our playgoup had a picnic underneath some shady trees and the weather was great.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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lilaguide | Peaceful

I love walking around here... it is so beautiful and peaceful! Great for little ones!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz T.

5.0 of 5 stars. when i need some peace from the city my first choice is always fairchild. it's such a peaceful place located in Matheson Hammock Park. the gardens are just amazing. you'll find plants here you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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lilaguide | Great Place to Stroll

Beautiful place to take the little ones - to stroll or walk around. Big space with cafe for munching. Highly recommend.
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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lilaguide | Beautiful Place

Great place to spend an afternoon. They also host some events/plays for the younger ones. We saw Cinderella - by the Factory Theatre there and it was great. Also, large enough to meet a large group of mommies!
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marsha M.

5.0 of 5 stars. For original review with many nice photos, please see http://www.guiyanggal.com/2007/06/10/fairfield-tropical-garden-in-miami-one-of-the-kind/en/The garden was named after David Fairchild, whose...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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lilaguide | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Editorial Review

wonderful place to spend the day with your family or play group... a first rate botanical garden - good with either a baby or older kids... no playground equipment, but the plants are quite amazing to look...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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A Gardeners Paradise

I had the chance to visit Farichild Gardens near Miami a couple of years ago. I was enthralled by the beauty of these gardens. Being from the north most of the flora was competely new to me. I could h...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Beautiful to visit

Since I entered with family as part of an annual pass I have no idea what the price to enter is, but I found it to be really beautiful. I was lucky enough to visit during a exhibit of blown glass by ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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Enjoy slowly and on the right day

We love this place.Have visited three times in the past 6 years.The admission is getting a bit steep for the value factor to be good,but if the weather isn't too HOT and you have the right attitude and time to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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lilaguide | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Wonderful for winter walks
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens by lydia n. at InsiderPages

One of the largest botanical gardens I have ever visited. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has a variety of plants and trees from all over the world in one garden. They have a number of lakes scattered...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Incredable place! by Zero P. at InsiderPages

I love Fairchild, they have so many unique plants and their property is just huge. The whole place is well taken care of and usually you can see some iguanas, different types of birds, turtles, or other little...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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beautiful grounds by Cindy Z. at InsiderPages

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is absolutely spectacular. You could literally hang around for hours. In my opinion, it is a bit pricey for a garden, but check it out and if you love it like I know you will,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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Keeps Getting Better Everytime You Go Back by Pen P. at InsiderPages

I've been visiting Fairchild Tropical Garden since I was in elementary school - and I'm now a grandmother! I didn't enjoy it anywhere near as much then as I do now, though. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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Flower Power To the Max by Barbara F. at InsiderPages

One of the worlds most renowned Botanical Gardinsm Fairchild Tropical Gardins with the most extensive collection of rare tropical plants is an oasis in it's most unique setting..83 acres containing sunken...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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lilaguide | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Wonderful place to spend with your family or playgroups on a beautiful sunny and cool day.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/01/2005
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lilaguide | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

A great place to go for a walk with a stroller.
lilaguide.com - user review - 12/16/2004
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GOOD PLACE

Nice place with beautiful trees and flowers...... It is a cool place for visiting It's worthy!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2003
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Serenity Walk

Perfect for a quiet time with the kids. Enjoyed walking around the gardens and seeing the various types of Florida plants.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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