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.
stpete.org
Here you can wander paths through lush landscapes, full of exotic plants and water features.
stpete.org
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.
TripAdvisor/PuffinFan5
The gardens were one of the most popular attractions in Florida before the construction of our major theme parks.
stpete.org

Related Stories

11 Amazing Field Trips Every Floridian Took As A Kid… And Should Retake Now

11 Amazing Field Trips Every Floridian Took As A Kid… And Should Retake Now

 A Trip To Florida’s Neverending Sunflower Field Is Like Something From A Dream

A Trip To Florida’s Neverending Sunflower Field Is Like Something From A Dream

 You Won't Want To Miss This Magical Fairy Festival In Florida's Beautiful Gardens

You Won't Want To Miss This Magical Fairy Festival In Florida's Beautiful Gardens
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.
TripAdvisor/PuffinFan5
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.
stpete.org
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.
Facebook/Sunken Gardens Forever
The gardens also host special events throughout the year, like the Orchid Festival on April 2nd.
stpete.org

Sunken Gardens is located at 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704.

Have you ever visited Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg? What’s your favorite garden in Florida?

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore Florida