Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens

Peace River Botanical Garden

4/30/2024

If you find yourself near Punta Gorda, Florida we highly recommend a visit to Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens. It is an incredible place! Gardens are a perfect backdrop to display art & this one does so in such interesting ways. Situated along the Peace River, spanning 27 acres, a visit to the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens is the perfect place to spend the day with friends or family. Adult admission is $18 for a one day pass with special rates available for groups, seniors & students. Admission is free for children 5 & under.

www.peacerivergardens.org

THE ARTWORK

The artwork on display incorporates a wide range of artistic styles using a variety of mediums. I generally prefer more traditional styles of artwork but this collection expanded my appreciation for modern art. The hyper-realistic statues on display absolutely blew me away. They are incredible, interesting and Wow! So realistic.

THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE

The butterfly house on site is adorable. Butterflies flutter throughout the house making their rounds from blossom to blossom. Colorful signage explains a butterfly's life cycle & you can see it first hand as well. Egg, larva, pupa to adult, all reside inside the Butterfly House.

THE BOTANICALS

The botanical gardens showcase a variety of plants, trees & shrubberies. I really loved the flamingo topiaries scatter throughout the property. They were so colorful & fun! The gardens contain a great selection of plantings from aquatic plants to arid desert landscapes. They have some of the largest bougainvillea I have ever seen & so many flowering tropical plants. Beautiful vibrant colors everywhere!

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