Selby Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

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(3.4K) · Botanical garden in Sarasota, United States
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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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Mar 7, 2025
Who knew Beatle George Harrison was an avid gardener? Current exhibition at Selby, "George Harrison, A Gardner’s Life" on through June 29, traces 30 years of his TLC of the Friar Park estate, Henley …Full review by mummblingme
Mar 3, 2025
The gardens are pretty. Lots /of plants I don't normally see or if I do they are house plants. I am from Minnesota so we don't typically have these tropical plants all around us. It is a nice pat…Full review by savytraverlor43323
Mar 1, 2025
The new parking garage slash restaurant is beautiful. The new entry pavilion is functional. The George Harrison exhibit was delightful.Full review by rogersober
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens cover 15 acres, 9 of which are display gardens, featuring more than 20 thousand living plants. Spectacular a…
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Cascades of color sprawl across approximately 15 acres (6 hectares) at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Especially famous for its c…
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I have a small dog that is well trained. He is my therapy dog. Is he allowed to walk the garden if on a leash?
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I’m not sure. I didn’t see any while I was there.
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Answer by Isitgoodbad · Mar 10, 2024
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How much are meals at The Green Orchid? Website offers a look at the cafe menu, but not The Green Orchid.
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We didn’t eat there, sorry!
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The new Multiuse Trail is open now (Dec. 2022). Dogs aren't allowed in the Gardens, but what about walking on a leash …
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The new Multiuse Trail is open now (Dec. 2022). Dogs aren't allowed in the Gardens, but what about walking on a leash on the trail?
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Not sure. Call the garden and ask them.
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Answer by Mayra R · Dec 13, 2022
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are most of the trails of the botanical gardens wheel chair accessible
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Yes! Wide, and smooth. We see lots of folks in wheelchairs.
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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 - …
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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 - maybe that would be a deciding factor for you?
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