There’s nothing better than finding a peaceful place to relax in the middle of a busy city. Sunken Gardens is a hidden gem in St. Petersburg with a lot of history. Check out all this gorgeous botanical paradise has to offer:
This beautiful oasis hiding in the middle of St. Petersburg is more than 100-years-old.
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Here you can wander paths through lush landscapes, full of exotic plants and water features.
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The gardens began in 1903 and became a tourist attraction in the ’20s and ’30s, making this one of the oldest roadside stops in the country.
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The gardens were one of the most popular attractions in Florida before the construction of our major theme parks.
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The founder was a plumber and gardener named George Turner, who actually drained a lake to plant the garden on the fertile lake bottom, which is why they’re called the Sunken Gardens.
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Here you’ll find over 50,000 plants, including exotic species from around the globe. Features include a cactus garden, Japanese garden, and a butterfly garden.
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Fauna in the gardens includes Chilean flamingos, a tortoise, macaws, and koi. The 4-acre gardens are the perfect size for a short visit or a leisurly stay with a picnic lunch.
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The gardens also host special events throughout the year, like the Orchid Festival on April 2nd.
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Sunken Gardens is located at 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704.
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Have you ever visited Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg? What’s your favorite garden in Florida?
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