Hidden along Florida’s Treasure Coast lies a botanical wonderland that feels plucked from a fairy tale. McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach transforms ordinary garden visits into extraordinary adventures through 18 acres of horticultural magic.
Originally born as a Depression-era roadside attraction, this enchanted space now holds national historic status and world-class plant collections.
Prepare to lose yourself in a dimension where waterlilies bloom like clockwork and giant trees whisper ancient secrets.
A storybook jungle reborn: from 1932 roadside icon to an 18-acre landmark
Back in 1932, visionaries Arthur McKee and Waldo Sexton planted the seeds of what would become Florida’s most enchanting garden escape. Their McKee Jungle Gardens captured hearts for decades before nearly vanishing to developers…