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Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #62 of 154 attractions in Key West
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Attraction type: Garden
Address: 1 Free-School Lane Key West, FL 33040
Tel: 305 294 0015

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9 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I went here today while we were on Lloyd's bike tour. We truly enjoyed it, a tucked-away surprise in the middle of the town. Apparently it used to be a dumping ground 30 years ago that Nancy bought and turned into a tropical oasis with meandering mulched paths through flowers and foliage. In addition to the plants,... more

8 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Stopped in and paid the $10 per human and signed the guest book. Enjoyed the beautiful plants and gardens very much. Have been to Fairchild in Coral Gables which is huge. But this is all in one acre packed full of lush foilage. Also enjoyed the parrots which talk to you. Very entertaining. My personal favorite. Would go back again. more

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5 of 5 stars
Athens, TN
11 Jul 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Finding this secret garden takes a little effort but it is worth it We visited after breakfast one morning. While we were there the birds were having their breakfast. It was fun to walk by and hear "Hello" and realize that it wasn't a human voice greeting me. Flowers and foliage abound here as well as the various birds. Look... more

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5 of 5 stars
Maryland
4 Jul 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I was a little hesitant to go in, especially when you walk up and see that it is a $10 charge ( honor system) and a small man, burnt to a crisp, with a marlboro hanging out of his mouth greeting you. It felt like a bad after-school special. But don't be scared, go in. It was great.. There are... more

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1 of 5 stars
Charlotte, NC
19 Feb 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Maybe in its day it was a tropical pleasure, but we found it tattered and non-descript of any real value. Not worth the difficulty in finding the well hidden entrance. And a $10 per person suggested donation. PLEASE! Find a better alternative. more

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1 of 5 stars
chicago illinoois
11 Feb 2008

Nothing great. There are better ways to spend your time and money. more

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5 of 5 stars
East Coast, USA
12 May 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Wonderful escape, these gardens are just beautiful. It is a wonderful place to see lush trees and incredible flowers. We actually went to a wedding in this garden and it was a beautiful, serene backdrop. Also great for birdwatching and photography. We had quit a suprise when we found all the parrots and other tropical birds. For $6 this is... more

20 Apr 2007
2
people found this review helpful

"$6 Per Human" is what the sign stated. That includes kids under 2 years old. Ok, so we paid it, the garden is nice, but don't ask the staff a question. Every person we spoke to or came across (including Nancy) were rude and very unpleasant. I would suggest the Martello Tower or the Tropical Gardens. more

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Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden Address

1 Free-School Lane, Key West, FL 33040
Tel: 305 294 0015