The weather last weekend was beautiful, so when friends asked if we wanted to go with them to the New York Botanical Gardens, we jumped on it.
Located in the Bronx, it takes about 40 minutes from Baristaville. The place is huge, 250 acres huge, so don’t expect to see it all in one day, especially with children. There is a tram available that also gives a narrated tour.
We decided to visit two spots: the Conservatory and The Children’s Garden. The Conservatory is a Victorian-style glasshouse filled with 11 habitats of plants. You walk through a rain forest, deserts, aquatic and carniverous plants. The kids loved the Venus Fly Traps. The Children’s Garden is a must-see for young kids. Filled with mazes, hands-on activities, large caterpiller topiaries and an indoor laboratory, you could spend the entire day here and the kids would be happy.
We got hooked, and definitely plan to go back next month for the Holiday Train Show and Gingerbread Adventures.
The New York Botanical Gardens
Who: All ages.
What: 250 acres of landscapes featuring over 1 million plants. Children’s Gardens and lots of family activites.
Where: The NY Botanical Garden, 200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY.
When: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Cost: Adults: $20 / Seniors: $18 / Children (2-12 years): $8 / Children under 2: Free
I love it here. Have always had a good experience–pleasant clientele, too. We’ve had the Children’s Garden all to ourselves on a few occasions.
FYI: The train show is incredible but can be a mob scene.