Fairchild Tropical Garden

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Coral Gables, Florida
United States

This is a major garden of tropical plants encompassing eighty- three acres. It is so large that you can take a tram around it, or you can walk through the noted palm and tropical flowering tree collection. There are lakes, shady areas, exotic plants, and collections of tropical wonders, such as rare orchids and bromeliads. An overlook of 18 feet

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