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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 Best things to do in the Bronx
Address
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx Directions
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2, 5 to Allerton Av, 11 min
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Website
nybg.org
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Everything I’ve written about New York Botanical Garden on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on 5 of my lists, from Best things to do in the Bronx to The Best Christmas Decorations in NYC, 15 Spots I Go Back To., and each one says something the others don’t. Below you’ll find what I go for and when I go, in my own words from those lists, my photographs of it, every list it’s on with what I wrote there, and where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best things to do in the BronxWorth it
  2. Christmas in NYC with Kids, the Festive Things to Do.Worth it
  3. Best fall foliage spots in New YorkWorth it
  4. Best cherry blossom spots in New YorkWorth it
  5. The Best Christmas Decorations in NYC, 15 Spots I Go Back To.Only if

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

4 frames from my visits

Where it appears on New York Dearest

5 of my lists, the fullest first
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 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!

Read it on the list
  • Address2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
  • From my guide, published February 2024.

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.

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.

Worth it

Home to more than one million living plants, the New York Botanical Garden is a sight to be seen during the autumn.

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.

Worth it

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

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.

Best Time to Visit the New York Botanical Garden for NYC Cherry Blossoms.Early May.

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.

My advice The additional admission required for the Holiday Train Show is worthwhile. The monolithic display of trains running through iconic NYC skyscrapers is a masterpiece.

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