Brooklyn Botanic Garden

"The 52 acres of this beloved Brooklyn retreat, one of the finest botanic gardens in the country, are a must-see, especially in spring and summer." Full review

"One of Brooklyn’s most picturesque attractions, this 52-acre garden is home to thousands of plants and trees, as well as a Japanese garden where river turtles swim alongside a Shinto shrine." Full review

"The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, followed by a walk through adjacent Prospect Park, the, well, second-greatest greensward in New York." Full review

"A beautiful and peaceful spot inside and out. Cherry blossoms in spring are awe inspiring."

"This outstanding 52-acre botanical garden contains a great variety of vegetation, including one of the finest assemblages of roses in the country." Full review

"The annual spring Cherry Blossom Festival is the prime time to visit this 52-acre botanic garden. " Full review

"Fifty-two acres of seasonal gardens and conservatories hold regional and exotic plants, including the Amazon lily, cherry blossoms, peonies and magnolias. " Full review

"Sniff the Titan Arum's rotting flesh. " Full review

"Participating in the Japanese tradition of hanami, or "flower viewing" at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden during springtime is one of the simplest pleasures I've had that didn't involve food. " Full review

"Patrick Dougherty's "Natural History" living sculpture made entirely out of trees and vines is a work of art in the truest sense." Full review