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Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden

1 Free-School Lane, Key West, FL 33040
305 294 0015
Ranked #51 of 87 attractions in Key West
3.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Key West, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

it was a sad moment, the gardens have been bought. More

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mrbodywork
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

How about a one acre undeveloped oasis in the middle of Key West. Nancy has the property for sale after 40 years of stuartship. See this tropical gem before someone buys it and puts up no trespassing signs. More

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Grassy Key, Florida
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

It is a wonderful oasis in the middle of Key West. More

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Hamilton, New Jersey
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19 reviews 19 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
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This was not worth the $10 pp price at all. We walked through in quite a short time while dodging spider webs and spiders everywhere. It was not what I expected at all. If you want to see some nice tropical gardens, go to the Audubon House. That tour is worth it. We really felt like we completely wasted our... More

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Paris, France
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012
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Pay to walk among the plants?? Either the garden is here for enjoyment or its a tourist attraction. More

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012
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Gardens - nothing special. Tropical birds were interesting but a little sad. Not worth $10 per person. More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012
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I noticed that several reviews found this garden to be non-descript and unremarkable. I guess that if you look at it on its face you might think that. But what's so interesting about this site is that it's one woman's dream, it's a very natural and casual garden (not a hyper-pruned, trimmed, mulched, and arranged garden), and she's been able... More

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dallas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

If you have any desire to enjoy the natural beauty of Key West, please go here. My family did as a part of Lloyd;s Bike Tour, and are so glad we did. More

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Port Charlotte, Florida
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011
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I passed the spot several times before continuing to the end of the hidden lane where the garden is. I've read other TripAdvisor reviews that warn that this is a disappointment, and I guess if you're expecting the botanical gardens, it would be. But given that this garden is the accomplishment of a private individual with at least an acre... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011
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The garden was lush and beautiful. We had the whole place to ourselves! The parrots were beautiful and a blast to spend time around. Visiting the garden is not only fun, but also a great way to support the native environment and help with the upkeep for the rescue birds. Definitely worth some time on your trip. More

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