Cypress Gardens

Photo Tip: Bring a telephoto lens and use the hiking trail around the swamp for amazing views of wildlife , big and small: birds, dragonflies, butterflies, and alligators .

Don’t miss the boat ride . It is really the must to do things here & it is worth waiting to get a boat.

Absolutely breathtaking! Paddled a rowboat thru a swamp , very private & surreal. Was able to spot a baby alligator . Lots of places to explore.

Take your own row boat for a simple stroll and you might see a gator or two. Skip the walking trails (not much to see) but make sure to visit the butterfly garden & the bird sanctuary.

Fun to take a self guided boat tour . We saw gators and turtles and different birds. Kids enjoyed counting how many of each we could find.

As a Notebook fan, I couldn’t miss this place and get back to the scene Noah and Allie roar to find the swans.

The famous swan scene from The Notebook was filmed at Cypress Gardens. Read more about other filming locations here! Read more

Big ole gator at cypress gardens. Absolutely love this place. We go several times a year.

where a scene in the notebook was filmed . Great for walking around, cook outs and weddings.

Be sure to book ahead for boat trips.

Bring bug spray! Loved the guided boat tour and the butterfly garden .

Stunningly beautiful. Bring lots of water and bug spray for a more comfortable adventure.

The swamp tour is the best! Not to be missed!

Halloween in the Swamp one of the best events around! Held in October!

Love the butterfly garden !

The butterfly garden and aquarium

Take the $5 boat tour , and absolutely ask to have Cowboy be your tour guide.

Ask for Cowboy to be your boat guide

Take a boat ride through the swamp but watch out for gators !

Coolest place on Earth

Bring insect repellant