Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is amongst the most popular attractions in Gainesville, Florida. The gardens' one and a half mile walk area provides about twenty-four natural exhibits on sixty two acres, where bamboo sits side by side with herbs and other unique plants from across the world.

The gardens are at their most beautiful and colourful from June to September. Giant water lillies grace its pond, overlooked by a rounded bridge. In fact, the walkways lead to varied hidden spots of beauty. Visitors rest amongst flower beds in gazebos and on benches. Carefully paved, the walkways are easily accessible to wheelchairs and popular for walking leashed dogs.

At varied locations, picnic facilities with grills sit nearby concession stands. Cooling drinks and plenty of green space for lawn chairs and marquees make it a popular spot for varied social functions conferences, retreats, receptions and weddings.

Any trip to the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is incomplete without a stop in its gift shop. Renowned for its unusual and exceptional collection of souvenirs, visitors can take home a bit of nature in fine treasures and original artwork. Most importantly, it rarely closes, except when the weather occasionally brings in a storm off the Atlantic coast.