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New York Botanical Garden.

Worth it, says Antonina. New York Botanical Garden boasts some of the best fall foliage in New York City and offers tours during the autumn so you can see for yourself.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best things to do in the Bronx
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2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx Directions
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2, 5 to Allerton Av, 11 min
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nybg.org
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about New York Botanical Garden on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on five of my lists, from Best Christmas things to do in New York with kids to Best fall foliage spots in New York. First what I go for and when I go, in my own words from those lists. Then my photographs of it and every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is on the map.

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Before you go, in my words

Quoted from my own lists
What I go for

Of course, visiting year-round leaves little room for disappointment, but if you really want to be mesmerized, I suggest visiting in the fall. During peak fall color the New York Botanical Garden takes on a fairy-tale appearance.

From Best things to do in the Bronx
When to go

The New York Botanical Garden is worth visiting for plant lovers year-round, but especially so in spring.

From Best cherry blossom spots in New York
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

New York Botanical Garden, in my photographs

Two more from my visits

Where it appears on New York Dearest

Five of my lists

Home to more than 12,000 plant species from around the world, the New York Botanical Garden is a sight to behold year-round, but the holidays feel extra special.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Home to more than 12,000 plant species from around the world, the New York Botanical Garden is a sight to behold year-round, but the holidays feel extra special. From mid-November through the end of the year, the 250-acre garden is illuminated with some of the best Christmas lights in New York City.

Billed as New York City’s largest outdoor holiday light experience, you’ll be privy to synchronized light shows and festive art installations throughout the evening.

The best part? The epic Holiday Train Show features model trains running through replicas of famous NYC landmarks built from natural materials, it’s bound to keep your kids entertained for a while.

Only if

Billed as New York City’s largest outdoor holiday light experience, you’ll be privy to synchronized light shows and festive art installations throughout the evening.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Home to more than 12,000 plant species from around the world, the New York Botanical Garden is a sight to behold year-round, but the holidays feel extra special. From mid-November through the end of the year, the 250-acre garden is illuminated with some of the best Christmas lights in New York City.

Billed as New York City’s largest outdoor holiday light experience, you’ll be privy to synchronized light shows and festive art installations throughout the evening.

Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

The New York Botanical Garden is worth visiting for plant lovers year-round, but especially so in spring. From the elegant Japanese cherry trees near the Cherry Collection to the delicate blooms lining the Bronx River, the fleeting beauty of sakura season transforms the garden into one of the most magical spots in the city.

Worth it

Home to more than one million living plants, the New York Botanical Garden is a sight to be seen and is among the top non-negotiable things to do in The Bronx.

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Home to more than one million living plants, the New York Botanical Garden is a sight to be seen and is among the top non-negotiable things to do in The Bronx. The stunning garden is located within Bronx Park on a 250 plots of land, giving ample space for it to spread its roots (pun intended). NYBG is constantly hosting a plethora of events and activities and is a great place to run wild with the family.

Of course, visiting year-round leaves little room for disappointment, but if you really want to be mesmerized, I suggest visiting in the fall. During peak fall color the New York Botanical Garden takes on a fairy-tale appearance. Between the prolific maples and breathtaking oak trees, you won’t know which way to look.

New York Botanical Garden boasts some of the best fall foliage in New York City and offers tours during the autumn so you can see for yourself. Visiting the garden is one of the greatest things to do in The Bronx, consider it a can’t-miss!

Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Home to more than one million living plants, the New York Botanical Garden is a sight to be seen during the autumn. The NYC fall foliage is on full display for a naturally-occurring annual art show. The garden is located within Bronx Park on a 250 plot of land, giving ample space for it to spread its roots (pun-intended).

Indeed, during peak fall color the New York Botanical Garden takes on a fairy-tale appearance. Between the prolific maples and breathtaking oak trees, you won’t know which way to look.

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Bronx
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