carombola gardens

[donnad]

i've read about the carombola gardens........and how you can hike up to the summit (summit of what exactly i'm not sure.......small mountain??dormant volcano??).....anyway i get the idea you'll see lots of pretty trees/vegetation, etc and some native creatures along the way. should i wear a hiking type boot, or are regular athletic shoes just fine for this hike?? if a more hiking type boot is preferable, i'll wear them to the airport to save weight in my checked luggage for other stuff. any other recommendations for great things to see?

 

[mcgosler]

All that we wore at the botanical garden was a good pair of sandals. There are lots of well maintained trails that are easy to walk. The summit is actually more of a height of land, but it's a beautiful view of the reef and Anthony Key resort.

 

[hopefulist]

Agreed - I wouldn't suggest flipflops but good hiking sandals or tennies would be fine.

 

[donnad]

ok, thanks. any other places/activities you consider a "must do"?

 

[mcgosler]

I don't know if I'd call it a must do, but the Butterfly gardens aren't bad. They're very inexpensive ($6 i think) and it's a walkable distance from West End - just past the gas station/bank. When you walk back into West End, Sundowners will be right there and if you time it right, happy hour will be just starting, and that is a must do.

 

[CajunDiva]

When you walk back into West End, Sundowners will be right there and if you time it right, happy hour will be just starting, and that is a must do.

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