Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Gainesville 1.5 milesOne of the most beautiful and complex gardens in Florida, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens sits beneath grand live oaks with two dozen themed gardens on 68 acres.

Our very favorite places in Florida to send families with young children. These are locations where your kids will have a lot of fun while enjoying the outdoors.

One of the most beautiful and complex gardens in Florida, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens sits beneath grand live oaks with two dozen themed gardens on 68 acres.

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