The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden
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4.6 (572)David Fairchild’s Coconut Grove estate is a tranquil bayfront garden of rare tropical fruit and flowering trees.
Description
The estate is one of five gardens belonging to the National Tropical Botanical Garden, preserving the work of Dr. David Fairchild, who introduced thousands of plants from around the world to the United States. Today the site operates as a living laboratory and sanctuary, maintaining palms, flowering trees, and tropical fruits collected across Southeast Asia, Central America, and other tropical regions. Along Biscayne Bay, visitors encounter a serene atmosphere centered on this rich botanical history.
