Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provides 45 acres of bayfront sanctuaries connecting people with air plants of the world, native nature, and our regional …
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Dec 30, 2024
Just okay. Something to do with the family in town, but for the ticket price ($34-$44, price based on time of entry), this is overated. On site parking is additional $19. Minimal amount of animation… Full review by razz0830
Dec 21, 2024
What a beautiful garden! We got there about noon. The garden was not packed at all. It was a beautiful day. They were setting up for their Christmas lights. Some areas still little damaged from hurri… Full review by Brandy D
Dec 21, 2024
A beautiful place marred by an absolutely horrible staff. The staff was completely unhelpful and condescending. Nice place but I can’t say the gardens make up for the way they treat guests. Full review by Doug P
Is one location better than the other? Spanish point or Sarasota campus?
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I only visited the Sarasota location so I can’t answer that We thoroughly enjoyed their special Exhibit about Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe but not sure if it’s still on exhibit - …
I only visited the Sarasota location so I can’t answer that We thoroughly enjoyed their special Exhibit about Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe but not sure if it’s still on exhibit - maybe that would be a deciding factor for you?