New York Botanical Garden, Bronx

Truly one of my favorite places. I’ve gained so much inspiration for my own gardens from here. Every time I visit the garden, there’s always something new. I especially love their seasonal exhibits. Spring holds a special place in my heart, as it was the first time I visits the garden- the daffodils and cherry blossoms are stunning. If you’ve never been or if you’re visiting NYC, you have to add this to your list of things to see. Also, they have a beautiful gift shop and an absolutely amazing restaurant- the Hudson Garden Grill (previously reviewed individually).

This is a really fun indoor place to visit during the cold winter days. Several iconic buildings/stations across NYC are modeled from wooden logs and trains are running all around them. A wonderful experience to learn about the historical progression of railroad in NY. Along the trains, you also get to learn lots about trees and plants. The ticket to the comes with full access to the garden. They have a limited number of parking spots, around 40, on site. Its $20 for the day. Tickets are $32 per adult. Buy tickets online to ensure you have guaranteed entry to the show. I’d recommend getting the membership, which costs about 1.5x price of regular ticket, but you get unlimited entries for the year. Certain level of membership also comes with free parking and 10% discount in Gift shop. If you already purchased tickets, you can get upto $95 in credit, if you buy membership on the same day of your visit. This is a fun family spot, lots if things to explore with kids. They have cafe and restaurants at the site too. Easily worth visit 2-3 times a year (winter, cherry blossom and summer days).