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January 2024 by Sarah L.
Well loved and kept nicely. Plenty of walking room on paths. Not a great deal in bloom in January but still worth the tour. The rose garden was beautiful. Everything was marked well so you could know what you were looking at.
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January 2024 by VortexMama T.
Excellent afternoon. We started out at Briarpatch for breakfast, then went to the farmers market across street from restaurant then drove over to the Leu Gardens! What a beautiful day! The Gardens are beautiful, even though it was damp. It didnt ruin our walk. $15 each, we stayed 2 hrs. Take the free 20 min home tour too!!! Pick a great day and make it better by enjoying the gardens. Take a picnic basket! Lots of seating. Lots of great photo opps, dress cute and snap away. I saw a wedding that was getting underway. We live in South Florida, this was a great break from city life!
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January 2024 by Ward D.
A beautiful set of gardens in OrlandoThe entrance is located at the intersection of Corrine Dr and N Forest Ave. The park takes up 50 acres on the south side of Lake Rowena. There are two parking lots. One is near to the main building and one is just to the south. Together they can hold about 150 vehicles. The entry is through the main building and costs about $15/person. The gardens are used for events. The day that we visited, there was a wedding event set up outside the house on the south of the grounds, and the reception was set for the main building. It seemed a perfect place for it. The gardens are self-guided and have lots of paths to follow. Jan 2023 they made a "dragon" challenge treasure hunt that is a lot of fun. People found clues and decrypted the message that led you to the treasure. At that time, the gardens had large dragons and night-time lighting for these very large creatures. Recently, Dec 2023, They had a beautiful Christmas show with everything from thousands of lanterns in trees to a snow creature for the kids. The gardens are beautiful and have many paths and descriptions of the many plants around the grounds. Overall, this is a wonderful set of gardens that is very pleasant to walk through.
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January 2024 by Michelle L.
Lots to see. A walk this month was not bad since it was cool weather. In the summer, it is rough so make sure to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen. Overall, a nice stroll with some cool plants and trees! It's also super fun to spot the mini bird houses all around the garden.
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December 2023 by Brittany M.
These gardens are amazing. They host events here for the community that bring the gardens to life! Dinosaurs, Alice In Wonderland, and my favorite - the Dazzling lights for Christmas. I've visited the gardens when there are no events, but these lights really showcase the gardens in such a magical way. Dazzling Nights such a beautifully curated immersive event that I look forward to each and every year. And each time - it gets better and better There's still time left to enjoy it! The event goes until January 6th and is great for families, date night, or to enjoy with friends. Tickets are about $30 for entry, and it took us around two hours to complete the whole trail, but you can take as much or as little time as you like. Plenty of places to stop for photo ops, hot cocoa (spiked for the adults and N/A for the kiddos), enjoy the light shows, entertainment, food and more! Going to miss this event. Such a beautiful experience!
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December 2023 by Alessandra C.
A true hidden gem in downtown Orlando. Here you will find plants from all over the world and in all shapes and sizes. A great place to please grandma and grandpa or that friend of yours who is obsessed with plants (we all have one!). A genuine hidden treasure nestled in downtown Orlando. Immerse yourself in a diverse collection of plants from across the globe, showcasing a myriad of shapes and sizes. From exotic "Musas" (banana plants) to the vibrant beauty of conventional red roses and poinsettias, this place is a botanical haven. Whether you aim to delight your grandparents or indulge a friend with a passion for plants (we all have that one!), this is the perfect spot.
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December 2023 by Kirsten J.
We visited the Leu Gardens while staying in Orlando. It is truly breathtaking and peaceful. Away from the beaten path and hectic hustle and bustle of the city the Leu Gardens invites visitors to explore many of the different gardens. Starting with the Welcome Center the path will take you along the Tropical Steam Garden, Idea, Rose, Herb, Color, Palm & Bamboo, Camellias, Vegetable, and Butterfly Garden - which was my absolute favorite!! I loved seeing Monarch Butterflies dancing in the sun and all the flowers that were intentionally planted to attract them. We were hoping to visit the Leu House Museum during our visit but unfortunately it closed super early.. the last tour was set at 1:30pm on the Saturday we were there. But hey- it didn't put a damper on our visit - there was so much to see that we left super happy.
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November 2023 by Tatiana Hoover
Beautiful gardens!! Lots of walking. The walkways are plentiful, wide and paved beautifully for those who need accessibility. Doors are automatic, plenty of ramps and the attractions (it’s Halloween in a few days) are accessible.If you love plants, camellias, roses, small lizards, birds, fresh air, this os the place for you.There is a welcome center with bathrooms (there are also bathrooms outside, they are well marked on the map), and plenty of parking. We missed the museum tour, but spent several hours in the botanical garden.
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November 2023 by Alicia J.
As an Orlando native, I've been coming to Leu Gardens for as long as I can remember. Touring the gardens is, of course, an experience that I absolutely enjoy and recommend (but especially during cooler weather). Their ballroom space is beautiful, and I've attended several weddings here. My last visit to Leu Gardens was last week for their Haunting Nights event. It was tons of fun, and yes, I screamed at the first the jump scare character who popped out of the bushes! The event was thoughtfully executed, and I appreciated all of the clear signage and volunteers and staff along the route. It was definitely a polar opposite atmosphere than visiting the gardens during one of their awesome plant sales. This is such an awesome spot that is fun for all ages!
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October 2023 by Laura Melnikova
My husband and I visited this wonderful place on October 5, 2023. This is an incredible place! We have never seen such a large number of different palm trees! I really love palm trees, and I didn't even know there were so many of them! Be sure to visit the old mansion, there are so many antiques and things of the owners of the era when they lived in this house. The park area is very clean and well maintained, it deserves respect!!!! A lot of human labor has been invested in this place. Many thanks to all the employees, starting with the administrator, very attentive and sociable women and ending with the gardeners and all the employees who take care of the huge territory of 50 acres! You are just incredible people! When we get back to Orlando, we will definitely come back to you! !!! Thank you very much for your work!!!!
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October 2023 by Ashley H
I am happy I decided to check this place out. It really is a Nature Paradise. I am glad it is available for the public to enjoy and treasure. Lots of wild life, butterflies, and themed sections. I could spend all day there. The rose and butterfly gardens maybe my favorite ? so much time and dedication has been put in to this attraction! Lovely and informative ladies at the desk also. Garden staff pleasant and helpful also. One negative thing. Google and other websites post open til 6. I am from Ohio and called to learn they close at 3 until January. I watched as many guests got turned away after a long drive, even after purchasing tickets. So warning ⚠️ CLOSES AT 3 currently for Halloween evening events then for other seasonal evening events. I saw halloween stations and decorations being prepped. Looks like that will be fun! Other than the surprise early closure, gorgeous, well kept grounds. Maybe I will get to check out the house next time!
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October 2023 by Ashly Mendoza
Lovely garden to go for a walk with your family. They have a super rare variegated white bird of paradise that I have never seen before which is cool because I am married to a tropical botanist. Lots of cute spots to take pictures & if you have kids definitely recommend looking at the website to see what days they have story time, so that you can take your little one :)
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August 2023 by Michael Mayo
I'll start this off by saying im not a garden person. I go because it's my gfs hobby, and that's about it. I actually loved this place. It was truly amazing, and i will be coming back. You have to see it for yourself. It's a fairly small walk. Maybe an hour and a half to 2 hour walk to see everything, and when we went, they had dinosaurs there that were expertly done, really looked real. I'd highly recommend for anyone looking for an experience like this.
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August 2023 by DnMC98
Beautiful Gardens. Nice outside attraction with beautiful views and so much to see. It is a little pricey for what it is and know that it is hot (no breeze inside the gardens) so come prepared.
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July 2023 by Eneida Q.
First time guest, on a hot midday Saturday -Definitely recommend coming earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon/evening during the summer because it's super hot, lots of walking and there's no fans anywhere. But I think that's to be expected..Anyways, super super cute gardens with lots of photo opportunities if you're walking around with your family. There's a lot of benches throughout.The dinosaurs are here all summer until July 30th I believe!Most plants are labeled.Grab a map - super helpful. Bathrooms are a good size with a baby changing area! (Very thankful)Located near the butterfly garden!Lots of events here throughout the year, sign up for their emails to be notified!
