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Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens

3540 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL
(904) 487-4556
Ranked #6 of 33 attractions in Tallahassee
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Hiking Trails, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Parks
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Tallahassee, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I went here for a wedding and it was gorgeous. The park is laid out really nicely! I'd go there more, but there are other parks that I can go to in Tallahassee where I don't have to pay. More

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Tallahassee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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What a beautiful place when all is in bloom and it was the perfect place for professional photos for our baby. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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I have a year pass and so does my husband. We love the scenery, the lake, the boats rowing on the water, all of the lush foliage -- we enjoy walking the trails immensely. Also they have wonderful events in the park along with interesting ranger programs and talks. More

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Titusville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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We took our FSU graduate here to get pics in his cap and gown. It was a beautiful, peaceful place to stop during a hectic weekend. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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Stopped in here while in town with my wife recently ,and we were pleasantly surprised at how nice the gardens are . What a hidden jewel to visit ,only wish we had gone when the azaleas were blooming ,since there are thousands growing here . The house is very nice to tour and the guides at the house were very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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It's so beautiful & calm. The scents of the plants & flowers are amazing. If you need to kill some time this is a beautiful way to do it. :-) More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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If you (or your significant other) likes botany, this is a good trip. I was surprised how expensive it was to get in, but it made my wife happy--and that makes me happy. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012
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This is of of the finer gardens in Florida, especially when the camellias, azaleas and redbuds are in bloom. You enter to the old estate on a lovely and long brick paved path that winds along the lakeside and through stands of camellias, live oaks, and redbud trees. You could spend hours of relaxing solitude. There is also a picknick... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
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For what it is ( scenic walking area ) it was beautiful, could have added a few resting areas but nothing to exciting here.. ( PERFECT for weddings or romantic walks) More

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Sarasota, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
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My wife and I enjoyed our peaceful stroll through these beautiful gardens. The best time of the year to enjoy the blooming camellias and azaleas is in the spring, however, there are many trails cut out in the gardens to enjoy year round. More

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