Ahhhhh...where do I start??? We were fortunate enough to be at this marvelous haven this past…read moreChristmas, and it was outstanding. The property is absolutely lovely, peaceful, and is just a "vibe" once you enter. You are greeted by such warm, friendly people, and as you walk to your room, you are surrounded by unparalleled, peaceful beauty. This was our 2nd stay, and they were both magnificent. The rooms are thoughtfully curated with beautiful local art, and lots nice touches. We were there for our anniversary and were greeted with a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a sweet card - what a nice surprise! There is a gratis, made to order breakfast that is such a great way to start the day and an awesome bonus for guests. The pool area is amazing...it's very clean and well maintained, as is the entire property. We LOVE watching the tortoises in their habitat, and watching the birds is quite nice as well! If you want to escape to a tranquil, beautiful, and truly special place - I cannot recommend this jewel enough!!!!

Our second time staying at The Gardens Hotel, and it never disappoints. We stayed in Cottage #4 on…read morethe second floor and it has all of the feeling of home with the charm of Key West. Having our own kitchen and essentially our own pool were the highlights. Although don't discount the breakfast, which every morning was something to wake up and look forward to. Whether it was Annette or Jorge taking care of us, it was always excellent, and of course having a afternoon cocktail with Dr Philgood was a great way to relax poolside. Special note to Lucy and the Tortoises for some great wildlife viewing while strolling the property with a glass of wine. We will definitely be returning, but not soon enough. Highly recommended for couples to enjoy a serene and safe environment with all of the comforts of home.

A must see while in Key West!…read more It's quiet, serene, beautiful place to just sit among lush garden and watch the sea. So many amazing views and benches available to sit and just relax. It's free, but they do request a donation that is voluntary! There was a kind woman sitting at the desk who gave us a map, and explained their history briefly. It's a beautiful place to stop in and visit, with their butterfly garden and orchid arbor stealing the show. Bathrooms were very clean as well.

This garden is also called "Key West Gardens at Fort West Martello", free entry, free street…read moreparking and run by volunteer, donation are welcome. It's a well maintain garden in the Martello Fort, the volunteer lady was very helpful and friendly. Pretty place with lot of orchid and a small butterfly garden, very relaxing walk and there are picnic tables and benches. Every corner of the garden is a beautiful spot for photographers

This was a short but sweet stop in key west. We were looking for something to kill time and this…read morewas a good way to kill 30 minutes or so. They do let you come back all day, we didn't end up doing that but it was a nice option. I was amazed at the number of butterflies in this place! It is a pretty short walk through the inside but it was gorgeous with them flying everywhere. There was lots of information around for you to read up on. It was pretty crowded the day we went but there were a few seats you could stop at. It was pretty expensive but worth doing once.

It's a small conversation with 50-70 species. You get to walk through the whole place in 30 minutes…read morebut it was amazing and it even expensive. Some people had butterflies landed them. The flamingos were cute and very noisy. Surprisingly they had birds in the conservation- they were fruit and seed eating birds, no insects.

Another beautifully preserved historic property as well as extensive lush gardens. We passed by…read morethe property daily during our brief visit to the keys and admired the well maintained tropical gardens visible from the pathway.

I am not as enthusiastic with this tourist attraction. There is a very sketchy connection to…read moreAudubon and the gardens are not special. The house is interesting but does not justify the entrance price. There are some very cool bird paintings for sale which is probably the objective here. The tour guide provided good service in his introduction.

Tours are not free or have a tour guide as stated in some of these older reviews. It's $10/per…read moreperson now and it's a self walk through/guided tour. It's all self guided. Make sure you read all of the signage - you'll learn a lot. Beautiful gardens out back. Currently under construction as they are building a kitchen for catering of their events. Fun to do if you're looking to kill 30-45 minutes or so.

I really enjoyed this visit. A docent gave us a quick overview of each room in the house then let…read moreus explore the house and grounds at our own pace. The shop was cute as well. It was great to spend time speaking with the docent and curator as well. They had so much knowledge, not just about this house, family, site, etc., but other historic spots and trivia about Key West. Money well spent.

We visited here on Wed 2/04/26 in the afternoon. Only a few other visitors, but it was a weekday &…read morewe were in Key West on vacation. Located on Stock Island just east of Key West off US Route 1, next to the College of the Florida Keys campus. A visit is 1-2 hours. Plenty of parking. Easy walking trails that let you meander through the key's native diverse flora. Must be 200+ plant/tree identification markers. Very helpful woman at the entrance provided us with a map for the self-guided tour. This place is maintained by the volunteers of the Key West Botanical Garden Society. Has been here for 90 years. Admission is $15.pp, $10.pp for seniors. Open 10am-4pm daily. Recommended for the visitor that wants to enjoy an alternative to the crowded Key West Old Town & Duval St. Thank you. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

Certainly lots of foliage, and lots of spiders and mosquitos! In fairness we were there in January…read moreso perhaps not many flowers or colors due to that. Most areas had nicely maintained paths. Lots of markings for types of plants which was informative. Watch out for stray golf balls from adjacent golf course...we were almost hit! Many lizards, lots of birds overhead. At the entrance is a pond with chimes and a TON of water turtles. Staff was super friendly.

The University of Florida IFAS Extension has created this beautiful garden in the middle of a…read moreresidential area in Key West, on Catherine St. Here you will see over 50 different species of plants that are native to the Florida Keys, some of which are listed as threatened or endangered by the state of Florida. The wildflowers planted here support a diversity of pollinators including bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, and other insects. It is also a stop-off for resident and migratory birds. Urban, pocket gardens, like this one, have become increasingly important as natural, wild spaces and wildlife habitats continue to decline due to urbanization, increased pesticide use, climate change, and other environmental factors. Recent studies have documented alarming decline in insect populations worldwide. So, increasing plant diversity in yards and neighborhoods is one way to make a major positive impact locally. We loved walking around the path and reading about the plants, butterflies and insects that thrive in the area. Most of the plants have plaques in front, so you know what they are.

It's definitely a must visit when you're in Key West. Luscious greeneries all over the property…read more Keep an eye on the six-toe cats all around. Some of them occupy the cat house that looks like the Hemingway house itself. Very cute. The gift shop is at the back. You can find some cats there too. Very friendly and helpful staff

Heard this was a must stop in key west so had to come by…read more We didn't do the tour which I regret. I think the tour would have brought the whole thing together better. It was super crowded when we went which made it a bit hard to take everything in but loved the cute cats!

This is one of the most amazing places I have ever seen! My husband & I decided we had to take a…read moreseaplane (Seaplane Adventures) to the Dry Tortugas while we were in Key West to celebrate our 25th anniversary because we didn't know when we would ever get the chance again. I am so glad we did!! After an incredibly stressful year, it was great to see my husband enjoying himself so much! This was definitely the highlight of his Key West trip! We were the second seaplane to land so we practically had the island to ourselves (other than the few people that had camped overnight). It was amazing wandering the fort, snorkeling (him, not me), and just enjoying the spectacular views with very few people around. If we get the chance to come back, we would definitely do it the same way!

Remarkable adventure with a great crew. We were not brave enough to overnight camp here but many…read morepeople do. We did enjoy the tour, the history, the beauty, and the long ferry here and back. It's a highlight. Make sure to reserve your tickets at least 2-3 weeks ahead of time.

We were in Key West during a cold snap. The high on this particular day was only in the 50's so we…read morewere looking for some indoor activites as opposed to water or beach activities. The Art and Historical Society is housed in a historic buidling that has served a variety of uses in the past - including serving as the island's customs office, a post office, courthouse and the U S Navy. This four-story architectural marvel was built to be a prominent structure near the water in order to collect customs. After the Navy moved out, it was vacant for a number of years until it was acquired by the Art and Historical Society which completed an extensive, multi-year renovation of the building. Seeing the building itself is worth a visit but the museum includes a wealth of art and history of the Key West are that shoudn't be missed. Allow at least 2 hours.

Located in Mallory Square, this museum depicts the paths of citizens of the southernmost town when…read moreit was the richest and largest city in Florida in the 19th century. Here we see local, national and even international exhibits of art and history. I enjoyed drawings of Ernest Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea. There are 59 drawings on the walls from the 1st to the 3rd floor. Open daily from 10-4:30 pm. Elsewhere I wasn't super impressed. Admission charge 13.00 and less for kids. Self guided.