Maclay Gardens Tallahassee

Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park

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The Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens is a 1,176-acre Florida State Park, botanical garden and historic site, located in Tallahassee, in northeastern …

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Mar 27, 2024
This place was well worth visiting. We toured the grounds and the house. We were fortunate to see the azaleas and camelias in bloom. The docent was very informative in the house. Beautiful ponds … Full review by 243DLP
Feb 27, 2024
The gardens were stunning. Would highly recommend trip. There are also biking and hiking trails. Nice place for a picnic. Full review by sd0pc
Feb 10, 2024
This was a good stopping off place on a long road trip from Destin to Amelia Island! We bought a picnic a short distance away and then sat by the pretty lake in the picnic area which was very peacef… Full review by LAW64
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Since 1953, Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park has been providing picnickers, kayakers, and other recreation seekers a wonderful plac…
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Facts

Located:Leon County, Florida, United States
Area:1,176 acres (4.76 km²)
Established:1953

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Is it pet friendly?
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Unfortunately no (service animals only)
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What, if anything, is blooming right now?
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I saw a Cape Honeysuckle, but not much else. Winter is the time to see blooming flowers, but it's still pretty right now.
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Answer by Win C · Sep 23, 2019
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Who is the architect or builder of the McClay home??
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This is an interesting question that I don't know the answer to. When the Maclay's bought the property in 1923, there was simply a dirt road leading from Thomasville Road to a …
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This is an interesting question that I don't know the answer to. When the Maclay's bought the property in 1923, there was simply a dirt road leading from Thomasville Road to a "simple hunting cabin" on the shore of Lake Hall. It is a lovely old home that served as the Maclay family's winter home.
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Answer by Susan H · Sep 11, 2018
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Can you bicycle on the paths?
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Yes
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Can you have a small wedding outside there on the lawn? If so, the cost?
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The website states: "Many brides and grooms get married in the beautiful gardens at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. For information about weddings in the Gardens, please call." …
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The website states: "Many brides and grooms get married in the beautiful gardens at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. For information about weddings in the Gardens, please call." Just google "Maclay Gardens - Weddings" as TripAdvidor does not allow posts with phone numbers and web addresses.
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