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Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden

Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden

Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden
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Nature & Wildlife AreasParksGardens
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
This hillside tropical garden is full of beautiful blooming orchids, bromeliads, lilies, palms, and more. and relax in the calming serenity of nature as lizards scurry about and butterflies and birds fly throughout the garden. Stop and rest in our Balinese gazebo or at our other seating areas. our resident wildlife - parrots, tortoises, peacocks and chickens - and learn about the garden plants and inhabitants with our interpretive signs. Approx. 45 minutes - one hour average time to visit. Great for children and families. Cold water, tropical juices and snacks for sale. Blooming orchids and tillandsias (air plants) also for sale.
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  • Arya S
    Austin, Texas7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Garden
    I went to this beautiful garden with my family. Let me say, words cannot describe how utterly majestic the garden is. It was such a sight to see the diverse collection of plants as well as animal species in the garden. The owner and her friend were so warm towards us. Talking to them felt as if they were old friends of ours. They made the trip to the garden all the more enjoyable. I would give this place a limitless amount of stars if I could.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written December 23, 2023
  • ElisabettaR17
    Tampa, Florida98 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very nice garden
    We spent an hour in this pleasant garden and took lots of photos of stunning flowers and a great variety of plants. We learned a lot from the detailed explanations. Cost is $10 per person. The road is one way so you need to make sure you are driving up the hill with the garden on your right. Four car parking in front of the entrance. They sell juice, snacks, gifts and fresh eggs ($8 a dozen, a very good deal for St Thomas).
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written December 29, 2023
  • Glitchy
    33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous plants, amazing views!!
    We stopped here on the way to Megans bay. It is worth a stop. It is a beautiful garden if you like botanical gardens which my travel group does... but it would be worth it for the views alone! there are a couple of spots where it opens up and you can see megans bay so perfectly from this spot!!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written January 2, 2024
  • perpetualpassenger
    Keystone Heights, Florida77 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth the visit.
    We visited Phantase on a beautiful cloudy rainy day in the morning. This is a garden for the sure-footed traveler. Steps through the thick forest and lovely flower lined paths create this beautiful botanical getaway. The interpretive signs were helpful and made the experience much more meaningful. There are benches and seating areas along the trails as well as a restroom for guests. Ponchos are offered for an additional $2 if needed. The staff was very pleasant and called a taxi for us once it was time to head out.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written February 10, 2024
  • john l
    Long Island, New York147 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great way to spend some free time before catching flight home
    We planned to visit the garden on another day but it didn’t happen. On checkout day we drove up the hill on our way to the airport and was greeted by one of the sweetest ladies on the island who immediately launched into an informative description of the garden and all the sights we should be on the look out for. We climbed up and down to view all the beautiful plants and flowers imported from all over the world. It is clearly a labor of love to maintain this property and the pride shined through with each encounter with our greeter and the owner. We were there about 45 minutes and it was a worthwhile excursion and great way to spend our last few minutes on the island.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written March 12, 2024
  • Shana N
    Huntington, New York49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous little gem of a garden!
    What a gem! There are not many purely nature-oriented activities on St. Thomas, but this Botanical Garden is such a treat for a short visit. The number of different plants is astounding, and the flowers are beautiful. It's an easy walk through the gardens with benches for sitting and admiring. There are also turtles, parrots, and chickens. The woman working the booth was so friendly and knowledgeable.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written March 15, 2024
  • caitle p
    Cusco, Peru3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning, do not miss!
    Incredible garden, just stunning!! The guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. I took my daughter on our last day in St. Thomas and can't beleive we almost skipped it! It's such a beautiful place, I only wish we'd had more time to explore!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written May 31, 2024
  • SHARATH AHUJA
    Bengaluru, India6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    MINI EDED GARDEN, THE PHANTASEA BOTANICAL GARDEN IN St. THOMAS, U S VI.
    The Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden in St. Thomas, U S Virgin Islands, is what I would call a MINI EDEN GARDEN. It was a delight to have visited the gardens and seen the many varieties of Orchids, Bromeliads and the so many other varieties of tropical plants. I was lucky to have spotted a pair of Hummingbirds during my short visit to the Gardens and The Bananaquit (The State Bird of St. Thomas). This is to thank Patsy who conceived and put together this beautiful garden for all nature enthusiasts to enjoy.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written August 4, 2024
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jkzoo
Mansfield, OH867 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
This place appears to be the work of one or two ladies, who are still adding to it. The many orchids i expected to see were apparenlty not blooming at the time (there were a few). Lots of wildlife though - lizards, many birds, chickens , peacocks and a lovely lady to answer your questions and provide you with info.
Written June 10, 2021
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Josh W
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
We loved the Phantasea Botanical Garden. They had so many beautiful plants growing in their natural habitat, and there were many different types of birds and lizards enjoying the space too. They had good documentation in the areas to learn more about the plants. The path is a simple circle located on the side of a hill with good steps and railings throughout. There were a few spots with benches and tables along the path to stop and relax which was really cool too. We could have stayed there all day. I believe it was just $10 for entry too which was well worth it to support such a cool, natural space.
Written March 16, 2022
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Rebecca T
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021
Our group of ten (two families) really enjoyed this small botanical garden! The shade of the canopy kept everyone nice and cool as we learned all about the local plants and how they're thriving after two devastating hurricanes. The orchids are gorgeous and the other native plants are just as breathtaking. Definitely worth stopping by while you're in St. Thomas!
Written December 26, 2021
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Pam V
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
The grounds were amazingly well-kept. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable. She shared her knowledge not only about the plants, but about the animals there also. She told us about each chicken and turtles personality, which added character to the visit and we talked about long after we left. It was a wonderful experience!
Written May 24, 2023
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Mary A
Monroe, NJ37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
What a hidden gem! The garden was beautiful and filled so many amazing orchids among other plants. Lots of steps but nothing too steep and there were resting places/benches along the way. We spent 1 1/2 hours here and loved talking to the woman who was in charge and very knowledgeable (sorry, I don't recall her name). We left with two plants 😁. Would 100% recommend checking Phantasea out!
Written May 9, 2023
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HappyKangaroo
28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
WOW. My friends and I loved this place. @LuzElena gave us a wealth of information about the native and non-native flora on the island as well as their uses. I would recommend wearing good walking shoes as you'll be going up and down winding paths. It's about 2 acres but feels a lot bigger. Can't say enough about how much we loved this place.
Written June 12, 2021
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Valerie B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
This was one of the highlights during our trip to St Thomas. The orchids are breathtaking and you get occasional glimpses of the sea through the trees. We really enjoyed talking with the owner, who is very personable. Even my husband enjoyed it, after being dragged along.
Written February 3, 2023
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Michael
Hilton Head, SC2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
First time we’ve been back since the hurricanes and Phantasea is just as lovely now as we remembered it. Highly recommend taking a few hours to see this gem and visit with the very friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Amazing plants and orchids, an escape from the sun, and no bugs. Very relaxing!
Written March 18, 2023
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Angie
29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
It’s a beautiful garden. It’s a terraced garden so you will be walking up and down stairs. There are plenty of place to rest if you need to. The orchards are lovely and it’s awesome to see how the owner has brought so many plants together symbolically. The view up near the top is amazing. Be sure to stop and appreciate it all.
Written May 8, 2023
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ElisabettaR17
Tampa, FL98 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
We spent an hour in this pleasant garden and took lots of photos of stunning flowers and a great variety of plants. We learned a lot from the detailed explanations. Cost is $10 per person. The road is one way so you need to make sure you are driving up the hill with the garden on your right. Four car parking in front of the entrance. They sell juice, snacks, gifts and fresh eggs ($8 a dozen, a very good deal for St Thomas).
Written December 29, 2023
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