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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens vs Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Both are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is preferred by most professionals compared to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens ranks #1 in Miami with endorsements from 13 publications such as Concierge, The Telegraph and Frommer's.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
9 / 10
3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The house, open to the public, contains 70 rooms, 34 of which are filled with paintings, sculpture, antique furniture, and other fine and decorative arts." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The 34 rooms open to the public are filled with antiques spanning the 15th through 19th centuries."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"They call Miami the Magic City, and if it is, this Italian villa, the housing equivalent of a Fabergé egg, is its most fairy-tale residence." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Built in 1916 as a winter home by industrialist James Deering, this Italian Renaissance-style villa and its 10 acres of formal gardens was the first great over-the-top house in town." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This ornate Italian Renaissance-style villa and its formal gardens embody the fantasy winter retreat of their builder, Illinois entrepreneur James Deering." Full review
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
8 / 10
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you need to escape Miami’s madness, consider a green day in the country’s largest tropical botanical garden." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Lots of pretty plants, yes, but go for the giant iguanas."
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
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