Magnolia Plaza — Attraction in New York

This section is underrated. Most go to the botanicals for cherry blossoms or roses... etc. But if you go in season, the magnolias will blow you away. We went in mid-April trying to glimpse the cherry blossoms, but instead were greeted by a wonderful bloom of magnolias. So many people swarmed the other areas, but if you go to this plaza, next to the lab admin building, you will find a great picture spot. If the wind is in your favor you can even catch some blooms falling down in...

A small square that is full of magnificent flowering magnolia trees, with a quaint bronze sundial in the middle. The peak flowering season of these trees is in early spring, before the cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom. If you enter the garden in early spring and see no cherry blossoms, this will be a good...

Magnolia plaza and all of the cherry blossoms was just such a great experience. The free guided tour was the “cherry” on top. The guide was very knowledgeable and trickled light humor throughout. Be sure to check the weather because the tour is...