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    Fruit & Spice Park

    4.3 (186 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Jason S.

    Stopped by because of a coworkers recommendation. When we first arrived we were welcomed with a fruit sampling by the staff. The fruits that they gave out were exotic/tropical fruits that I've never encountered before. The staff gave us a walking tour map to explore the park. They said during our walking tour we can eat fruit that fell from the tree, but they ask that we don't pick Ferris from the tree. The park is large with an abundance of trees from all over the world. Prior to leaving we bought some vegetable seeds to plant at home in the gift shop. I would definitely recommend Fruit and Spice park for anyone we enjoys the outdoors, gardening, and plants.

    Leodalys L.

    Today was my first time in this pretty park we had a wonderful time in a family-friendly activity with bonfire and s'mores. Very good take care park, clean and spacious for the whole family. We didn't did the whole tour because was a nighttime event but was great I would love to come back. The workers are nice and the kids have a lot of space to play and have fun. Hopefully, they have more activities coming soon. They have a a food truck with Cuban food on this occasion, hot chocolate, and smores for sale. Also the entrance you can get drinks as well or just bring your own.

    Definitely bring your phone or camera. You'll want to take lots of photos and videos!
    Ingrid A.

    You MUST visit this incredible park if you're into exploring, experimenting with your life, love seeing new things, love learning about nature, love experiencing nature (yes two different things), enjoy tasting new fruit, and most of all, love feeling grateful and resilient. Nature does that to me. Yes, this place does all that. You'll understand once you visit. There's over 500 varieties of fruits at this park. You can't pick the fruit but you can eat anything that you find on the ground. The hunting for fruit on the ground was so much fun. Exploring is my favorite thing to do. I might have to fly back for this: June 22 and 23rd they're having a huge fruit festival with music, games, and over 300 mango varieties. I'm writing this in March and a Blues festival is coming up with food trucks and lots of other fun offerings. The photos don't even come close to how incredible this place is and the tour guides are well educated, informative and entertaining. Our tour guide Brianna, made it so much fun with her funny jokes and amazing energy. Last tour was with an elderly wonderful woman who was also incredibly knowledgeable and really loved sharing all she knew about the plants and trees including lots of medicinal ways that nature offers us. Each tour you will learn new things as each tour guide has their own favorite things to share with you. This isn't like school. It's relaxing and entertaining and you can hop off and on the tram whenever it stops. The tour includes the tram and both are free. You just pay an entrance fee which is really well priced. Tip: You could either come early and walk some of the park before the scheduled tram or walk after you get off the tram. The tram is a must! Tip: Don't forget to walk through the banana trees and take lots of photos. They're gorgeous. If I lived in Miami again, I would buy their incredibly low priced membership and visit once a month...or more! I can't wait to visit again!!!

    Anastasia Z.

    I guess my expectations were too high :) We drove almost two hours to get to this park. It is somewhat like a small botanical garden. The only reason I drove here is I though I would be able to try some fruits. We didn't see any at all. But it was a pleasant walk around the park. For just a walk, I could have gone to a closer and bigger botanical garden. Parking is provided.

    Some rare orchids
    Ilana V.

    Rare plant festival was fun! Park is great you can come and check out lots of fruit trees and spices. Which you are allowed to eat ifffff they've fallen on ground. You can't pick them. The rare plant festival was a fun half day outing. Many expensive plants but the people are so knowledgeable and can help you thrive as a green thumb. Got myself a mosquito eating plant "pitcher plant"

    Bill B.

    We came here for a orchid show and it was great.. But in addition, its a county owned park with lots of fruits and vegetables growing.. Small lakes and ponds and trails for walking

    UF presentation about calabaza
    Jerry D.

    Fruit & Spice and everything nice! I love this park. Honestly surprised that I haven't reviewed it before! When my son was younger I would bring him here with my Bestie and her kids for the Hunter's Moon festivities. The park would host a huge bonfire. We brought our chairs and s'mores fixins. Then after that we would stargaze! Many members of the local stargazing group would bring their telescopes and we were able to see Jupiter, or Saturn, or the Moon-so amazing. During a daytime visit my son and I were in search of Miracle Fruit for a school project. Boy did we learn A-LOT!! I have also visited for the orchid festival. So many beautiful flowers! This past weekend I attended the Tropical Harvest Festival, and event that I had never attended. I sat for the presentation from UF about growing and harvesting calabaza or pumpkin (the edible type). I then walked around and sampled various items. This park is so beautiful and a hidden gem of Miami Dade County.

    Clarissa K.

    5-19-23 2pm Visited this park many moons ago for an Orchid Show so surprised I didn't Yelp about it than. This park is a hidden oasis. I had brought my friend who is native to South Florida and was delighted that she had never been before. It is truly tucked away in the middle of all the agricultural farms of Homestead. Parking was free outside and always a bonus that deserves a star for that alone. Admission into the Event was $14.00 each since I paid on their website for the show they of course get you for additional service fees so pay cash for admission. In fact in coming here for a show bring lots of cash for everything. I first purchased a bromeliad the base wrapped in moss and had a hanger as a gift. The next was an unusual plant I have had my eye on for years. So I bought it. It also had an unusual planter must be a trend. Both merchants were locals to Miami so no offense but I prefer to support the locals. Also while there was a cute hat I picked up in blue. Who doesn't need another hat especially in sunny Florida. We were starving so it was a welcomed surprise that this event had so many food trucks and booths. My preference was Craig's famous Fish Sandwich from the Florida Keys. I got to meet Craig himself he told us his land based restaurant he sold before Covid which was very lucky. So glad to have fresh Mahi Mahi it was delicious. This orchid show is going on thru Sunday definitely an event you don't want to miss.

    Food around the area!
    Ani V.

    Definitely a place to see when you're in Miami. Worth the drive! Admission is $10. You can eat the fruit you find on the floor you cannot pick them off the tree. We were here in December that was not too much fruit. But you do get a sample when you walk in there was three of us they gave us two to share. Andrew was Our tour guide definitely take the tour mini bus wanna come in the drivers pick fruit for you so you can try it! You can buy beer in the gift shop or a glass of wine. Definitely nice for a date or the family!

    Roma M.

    Adorable place with REALLY FRIENDLY staff. I learned a lot about how fruit is grown and I ate a star fruit which was delicious. Come here around 3ish for the free fruit tasting.

    Loc H.

    We had a chance to visit here and wish we had prepared little better. The park was huge and very peaceful. They allowed you to bring a knife in to cut all the fruits that you found on ground to eat and we didn't know about it till we got there. We enjoyed some of the fruits that were able eat without the knife. It's a great place to enjoy scenery, exercise and all the fruits trees. The $10 entrance fee for each was worth it.

    Dill raised bed in the herb section of the park

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    How long general patron stay there ? Far for me so trying to see if worth my commute

    I would say about 3 hours. Driving in this area you'll find a lot of fun things to do and eat afterwards as well. It's a very unique area.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Service dogs only

    How much is it to enter?

    Directly from the website: 10.00 per adult, $3.00 per child 6-11, and children under 6 are free.

    Can u buy fruit and spices from them?

    Not usually, only if they have festivals taking place. Robert is Here is close by, where they have all fruits in season on sale.

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    I had brought my friend who is native to South Florida and was delighted that she had never been before.

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