Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Top 1% of attractions in Miami
8/10

What the experts agree on

Fairchild's 83 sprawling acres in Coral Gables showcase rare tropical plants, palms, and orchids—one of the country's premier botanic gardens and a peaceful escape from Miami's bustle.

16 expert reviews

“If you need to escape Miami’s madness, consider a green day in the country’s largest tropical botanical garden.”

– Lonely Planet

Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Named for plant explorer David Fairchild, the largest botanical garden in the continental US is set on 83 well-tended acres studded with a series of 12 man-made lakes." Full review
Departures Departures
"Founded in 1936, this 83-acre urban oasis is known for its collection of rare tropical plants and palm trees." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"Fairchild is one of our scintillating jewels. The garden is simply incredible to behold, and both the rain forest exhibit and the conservatory include many fascinating orchids and rare tropical plants" Full review
Where Where
"One of the world’s pre-eminent botanical gardens, Fairchild sits on 83 acres filled with rare tropical plants from around the world." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Occupying 83 lush acres in Coral Gables, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has a mission of “exploring, explaining and conserving tropical plants.” " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"While I went to the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for their annual Chocolate Festival, I took time to walk around and found a little spot I'd previously overlooked. With a nearby..." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This 83-acre botanic garden is a Miami gem, home to extensive collections of rare tropical plants and flowering trees"
Miami Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
The Infatuation The Infatuation
"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..." Full review
New York Times New York Times
"The lush, 83-acre Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is a nearby attraction to Coconut Grove"
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Time Out Time Out
"Everything you need to know about visiting Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables). One of south Florida’s natural jewels, this 83-acre garden, named after..." Full review
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