Tortola Attractions
Caribbean flowers © Flickr: Mary-Lynn
J.R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens
The splendid two-hectare (four-acre) gardens in the centre of
Road Town are a must for those interested in the tropical flora of
the Caribbean islands. Pathways wind beneath floral pergolas,
through a mini rainforest and past a lush variety of exotic
indigenous plants, waterfalls and ponds. Other attractions include
the different tropical bird species and red-legged tortoises that
have made the gardens their home. The gardens are maintained and
developed as part of the British Virgin Islands' National Parks
system.
Address: Station Avenue, Road Town;
Telephone: 494 3904;
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.30pm;
Admission: US$3
