Naples Botanical Garden
170 acres of cultivated tropical gardens and wild Florida preserve at the south end of town — the one indoor-outdoor attraction that lands on nearly every Naples must-do list, and earns it.
Updated June 2026
Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre garden on Bayshore Drive, about ten minutes south of downtown, and it's the single attraction we send almost everyone to. Roughly half is a string of beautifully kept cultivated gardens — Brazilian, Caribbean, Asian and Florida — woven together by 2.5 miles of paths, and the other half is restored native preserve laced with boardwalks, marshes and a birding tower. Adult admission runs about $27 and children 17 and under are free; it's open daily, with shorter hours in the summer.
It's our default answer for a slow, pretty morning, and one of the better things to do with kids in town thanks to the splashy children's garden. Because so much of it is shaded and walkable, it also doubles as a soft rainy-day backup when the Gulf turns gray — just bring a poncho rather than an umbrella.
What's inside the gates
Nine cultivated gardens and seven natural habitats, each with its own character — give yourself two to three hours to do them justice.
Tickets, hours & the best time to go
The short version: go early, and go in the cooler months if you can. Here's what to know before you buy.
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Common questions
How much are tickets to Naples Botanical Garden?
General adult admission is about $27, and children 17 and under get in free, which makes it an affordable family outing. Members visit free and enter early. Residents of Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties can get a summer discount with ID. Prices change, so confirm the current rate on the official site when you buy.
What are the hours?
For most of the year the Garden is open daily, roughly 9am to 5pm, with members admitted at 8am. In the summer months (about June through September) it shifts to cooler early hours, around 8am to 2pm. Hours and holiday closures change seasonally, so check the official calendar before you go.
How long does it take to see the Garden?
Plan for about two to three hours to walk the cultivated gardens, the children's garden and at least part of the preserve trails at a relaxed pace. Garden lovers and birders can easily spend half a day, especially if you stop at Fogg Café for a meal.
Is Naples Botanical Garden good for kids?
Yes. The Smith Children's Garden has a butterfly house, tree house, splash areas and a hedge maze, and kids 17 and under are free. The Garden is also recognized as an autism-friendly venue, with a social story, visual schedule and caregiver guide to help families plan a comfortable visit.
Is it wheelchair and stroller accessible?
Largely, yes. Paved, ADA-accessible paths run through the Visitor Center and the cultivated gardens, and wheelchairs and electric scooters are available first-come, first-served. Some of the natural preserve trails are unpaved, so check with the front desk if you need a fully accessible route.
When is the best time to visit?
Go right at opening for cooler temperatures, the best light and active birds. The peak season is the dry winter stretch from roughly December to April, when the weather is ideal and the gardens are fullest — though that's also the busiest and warrants buying tickets ahead.