I went with my parents and kids over Thanksgiving and have to say, the NY Botanical Garden was one of the favorite destinations of the week (compared to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and A Christmas Story on Broadway) which says a lot. Great for families or could be a great date night for couples. The work put into it was... More

It was my first time Here. It's very easy to get here because you can take either the metro North or the 2 and the 5 train (they are just a few blocks away) or you could take the BS12 bus from the train station mentioned before and it'll leave you in from of the Botanical garden. Their staff is... More

Lovely, lovely gardens. Not to be missed are the water lilly ponds near the Conservatory and the fabulous Rose Garden. Hopefully, you are lucky enough to go during bloom times for the various gardens...spectacular. The tram ride is also a relaxing way to get an overview of the entire space.

The annual Orchid Show should not be missed - amazing flowers and an all around beautiful thing to see.

Great place to visit during the peak of the seasons. Gorgeous flowers in full bloom everywhere. Best time to go is in the morning when its less crowded.

A lot of things you can learn. There are learning centers for the different life cycles. They have recorded displays which shows the transition of some living organisms.

NYBG Has wonderful seasonal gardens, tours, entertainment, and educational programs. The annual orchid show is spectacular and not to be missed. Take a tram ride, free with admission, to tour the gardens and get the lay of the land. The botanical garden features the last remaining old-growth forest in the middle of New York City, and is simply a wonderful... More

Want to get out of the city for a little while without having to actually leave? Try the botanical garden. It feels like another world. The conservatory has beautiful flowers and plants in a packed, indoor venue. There's even a meditation pool. The outdoor areas are varied and beautiful, with new things to see every couple of weeks. Whether you... More

Everything was so beautiful. i went with a bus tour. I wish i could keep plants in my house(i really don't have a green thumb.The trees and the arrangements of color together.