The 100-year-old living museum is one of the most beautiful locations in the Tampa Bay area and this oasis is situated in busy downtown St. Petersburg. It features lush flowering gardens, with some of the oldest tropical plants in the state, waterfalls, a butterfly garden, bromeliads, orchids, colorful tropical birds and even a wedding lawn.
My sister, Terri, and I recently visited and featured here are some of the photos I took during our trip in late January. As you can see, the flowers were in full bloom despite the time of year. As we traversed the winding paths through the gardens, we completely lost all sense of time.
The city of St Petersburg now owns Sunken Gardens and has put money into adding additional plants and features. They built a new information center housed inside the same building as a new children’s museum called Great Explorations.
If you’re looking to treat your senses, you won’t want to miss the Sunken Gardens.
Loading ...