The Family Adventure Guide - Issue 39 -2025 - Magazine - Page 15
Enjoy Strolling through
Classical Gardens, flowers
and fountains.
4. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens – Gainesville
Why it’s special: This garden boasts the state’s largest public
bamboo collection and a stunning water garden. The winding
paths through blooming flowers and lush greenery make it a
perfect spot for quality time and some great photos.
5. Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park (Tallahassee)
This garden is famous for its picturesque brick pathways,
reflecting pool, and vibrant camellias and azaleas
(blooming earlier in spring but still beautiful in May). It’s
part of a larger state park with lakes and walking trails.
Vibe: Southern elegance and natural beauty.
Special Mention
Hollis Garden - City of Lakeland
Lakeland, Florida is home to beautiful gardens that
showcase the region’s vibrant natural beauty.
Hollis Garden, located downtown, features lush
landscapes, colorful flower beds, and peaceful
fountains. Visitors can stroll among native plants
and exotic blooms. These gardens offer a serene
escape and highlight Lakeland’s strong connection
to nature and community.
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