Located on the beautiful Lake Rowena, the Harry P. Leu Gardens is a 50 acre botanical paradise amidst the hustle and bustle of city life in Florida. It features three miles of paved scenic walkways that wind through this breathtaking garden. You can wander miles on paved paths through forests of giant camphors, oaks and palms. These are just a few species of trees amongst the many and rare species that you can explore at the Gardens. With only $7 for adults and a dollar for children, The Gardens offers you and your family a experience that is well worth the nominal admission charge. Not to mention admission on Mondays is free. The Harry P Leu Gardens in Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida features America's largest Camellia collection outside of California. Lose yourself amongst the scented roses of the formal Rose Garden which is the largest in the South and marvel at the spectacular Butterfly Garden. Your kids are sure to enjoy and learn from the three acres of idea gardens that will help with weekend projects. The Gardens also features well thought out and landscaped Vegetable and Herb Garden and Palm, bamboo and cycad gardens. Don't miss the opportunity to check out the unique two acre Tropical Stream Garden. The Gardens are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days of the week, closed only on Christmas Day. Bring along your entire family for a unique botanical experience that gives the feeling of being in Old Florida. Looking out over all this natural splendor is The Leu House which dates back to 1888. It serves as a decorative arts museum and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all days of the week.
If you want to find a way to enjoy the beauty and nature at the Leu Gardens in Orlando, Florida with young children, you should consider participating in the "Storytelling at Leu Gardens" program.
If you are searching for something fun to do as a family this holiday season, or just as a nice way to treat yourself too, visit the Leu's Holiday House at the Larry P.
