Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Known For
Camellia season blooms reflected in still black water
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is an absolute gift for anyone chasing great photos — reflection pools, camellia allées, and a walled garden that looks like it belongs in a period film. Local favorites don't get much more photogenic than this.
🕐Best time to visit: January through March for peak camellia color
Our Take
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park peaks in winter and early spring when thousands of camellias and azaleas erupt along brick-edged garden paths surrounding a 1920s lakeside estate — it's one of Florida's most legitimately romantic landscapes. The score reflects a spot that's well-loved and widely photographed but stops just short of destination-gem status due to its seasonal nature.
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Location
Downtown
3540 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309, USA
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