Sunken Gardens
What the experts agree on
This 1935 botanical oasis in St. Pete offers lush respite from the city with 50,000+ plants across shaded pathways—a peaceful, verdant escape that feels worlds away despite its urban location.
“The oldest living museum in St. Petersburg, Sunken Gardens is home to more than 50,000 plants and flowers in a 100-year-old garden.”
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"A cool oasis amid St. Pete's urban clutter, this lush 4-acre plot was created from a lake." Full review
"Dating from 1935, this former tourist attraction is now operated as a 7-acre botanical garden by the city of St." Full review