Nancy Forrester has the perfect name, because she is a creator of a splendid tropical rain forest in Key West. Nancy is a legend in her own time. Known for her arboreal skills, she has offered a botanical paradise to visitors wishing to get away from the masses in downtown Key West. She is a veritable encylopedia of knowledge on palms and tropical plants, exotic vegetation and the like. She welcomes visitors to enjoy her magic forest, and for a small admission charge, you can experience a rainforest right in Key West. There are tables and chairs dotting the garden grounds, should you suddenly wish to sit and contemplate the beauty, and there are spots to plunk down and have a picnic lunch if you plan accordingly. If reserve in advance, you can take a personalized, in-depth horticultural tour of the gardens. This costs a bit more, so ask for the price when you call.

It's open every day in wintertime from 10am to 5pm. Call for summer hours. To get there, walk to the end of Free School Lane and go behind the wooden gate. Free School Lane is off simonton Street between Fleming and Southard Streets.