sunken garden

4.5/5
(2.1K) · Botanical garden in Saint Petersburg, United States
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Nestled in the heart of St. Pete, Sunken Gardens is a lush, tropical oasis home to more than 50,000 exotic tropical plants and birds from around the …

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4.5/5 · 2,137 reviews
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Feb 16, 2025
Was absolutely beautiful. One of the historians gave us a quick scoop of the history. It’s a beautiful, fascinating garden.Full review by 753ronf
Feb 15, 2025
A hidden gem in this time of choas and uncertainty and oasis of tranquility that transports you to the Florida wilderness Amazing volume of plants trees and other fauna Unfortunately, due to th…Full review by 58knottb
Feb 14, 2025
Very nice pleasant stroll through the gardens. The plants were huge, full and in very good condition. I would have liked to see more plaques with the names of some plants. Not that I have a green t…Full review by Irene F

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Is there anywhere to eat or drink in the Sunken Gardens?
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No, there are no eating facilities I know of at Sunken Gardens. But it is in a commercial city setting with such facilities nearby.
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How accessible are the paths? Are there places to sit and how far apart?
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The paths are accessible, fairly wide, on mostly flat ground. I don't remember if there are a lot of benches along the way.
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Answer by Dennis F · Jan 17, 2025
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What is the best time of year to visit if I want to see rainbow colors on the rainbow gum tree?
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I am not a horticulturist but I believe the bark retains its color until it later peels to reveal a new color, and that this is an ongoing process. That would mean it can be enjoyed in …
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I am not a horticulturist but I believe the bark retains its color until it later peels to reveal a new color, and that this is an ongoing process. That would mean it can be enjoyed in any season.
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Answer by Dennis F · Dec 8, 2024
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is there an official website?
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Hi Margaret !, There isn’t a specific website as far as I know . It’s owned by the city as an attraction, so I found it on St Pete website. I’m not allowed to give the link here in my answer
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