Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Historic Spanish Point campus - Botanical garden in Osprey - 401 N Tamiami Trail, USA

Absolutely gorgeous grounds. Beautiful and well-preserved look into old Florida history, life, and architecture as well as the ingenuity of early settlers here. Great learning experience and a nice walk through the expansive campus with a lot to see and take in.

This is an amazing garden with so many different aspects to visit and enjoy. Expect to spend a few hours exploring. We really liked the variety of tropical plants many of which we had never seen before. There are paths that take you along the bay and give a really beautiful vista. The huge Banyan trees are amazing. There are also some well-placed benches around the property, many are areas where you can sit and feel alone on such a big well visited place The handmade wooden masks were on display while we were there, they are beautiful and the artwork and handcraft a joy to see. Highly recommend

Spanish Point is a perfect venue for your wedding. We had the pleasure of photographing Shina and Stuart on the property and it was simply gorgeous, a photographer's dream. Thanks so much for having us and we hope to one day return.

For old Florida history in an encapsulated area, this is the place to go. The amazing tales of the families and what they did to encourage the growth of the area is fabulous. The grounds are maintained and presented almost exclusively by volunteers. The docent, Jim, at the Guptill house was incredible. He had us living the family's adventures for 30 minutes. The butterfly house was a bonus treat. So much beauty flying around you. Loved it!!! A hidden gem, this is a great place to spend a few hours on a hit afternoon. The paths are mostly shaded. Restroom were clean and obviously well cared for.

A relaxing day with a beautiful orchid show for their 50th anniversary. The grounds are beautiful. Good for relaxing and came home with a gorgeous hanging orchid.

Tim was so helpful and friendly. Not only did he efficiently guide us through the entry process, but he also took the time to print and provide valuable information about the questions I asked. His dedication to ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors was evident as he went above and beyond to accommodate our needs.

This place is an absolute gem. A friend arranged a private tour that was exceptional and very informative. Highly recommend taking the boat tour. Incredibly cute church, nice historical home, a boat shed (where they build boats), incredible gardens that are beautiful and serene. Simply peaceful and relaxing.

Serene place where you feel you are stepping back in time. It’s not hard to imagine what life would have been like 100 years ago as you walk the paths and visit the historic homes. Between 11-2 stop into the cafe for a snack and enjoy the lovely view. I plan to return to this peaceful oasis soon.