New York’s “Crown Jewel” Is Officially the State’s Most Beautiful Garden — Famous for Its Victorian Glasshouse & Seasonal Blooms

New York is full of lush green escapes, but only one has officially been crowned the state’s most beautiful . Tucked away in the Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has just been named the most beautiful garden in the entire state by HGTV. In their roundup of the “50 States of Beautiful Blooms,” HGTV praised NYBG as an “urban plant museum” unlike any other — a 250-acre oasis that preserves a glimpse of what Manhattan looked like before skyscrapers. Anchored by its landmark Victorian glasshouse , the garden is home to rotating exhibitions, immersive plant collections, and seasonal shows that draw visitors from across the globe. Founded in 1891, NYBG has been part of the cultural fabric of New York for more than 130 years. The sprawling grounds feature highlights like the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory , the 50-acre Thain Family Forest (the city’s largest remaining tract of old-growth woodland), and expansive collections of plants, fungi, and horticultural treasures . And right now, visitors can even experience one of its most spectacular shows yet: Van Gogh’s Flowers . This immersive exhibition transforms the Garden into a living canvas inspired by one of the world’s most revered artists . Wander through fields of monumental sunflowers, marvel at floral recreations of Van Gogh’s expressive masterpieces, and, on select evenings, stick around for Starry Nights —a dazzling drone show (the first of its kind at a NYC cultural institution), paired with live bistro music, performance art, and cocktails under the stars. Fall at the New York Botanical Garden ------------------------------------- As autumn arrives, NYBG is rolling out a packed slate of seasonal events that make it the ultimate fall destination without leaving the city. * WICKED Garden (Oct. 11–Nov. 2): A fantastical installation inspired by Broadway’s beloved musical *WICKED*, featuring vibrant green-and-pink plantings, themed games, trivia, and even a live performance by the cast on opening day. * Pumpkin Carving with Adam Bierton (Oct. 18–26): Catch one of America’s leading pumpkin artists creating jaw-dropping jack-o’-lanterns. * Fall Forest Weekend (Nov. 1–2): Explore New York City’s largest remaining tract of old-growth woodland, the Thain Family Forest , at peak foliage. * Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition (Nov. 1–16): See Japanese chrysanthemums trained into extraordinary shapes, including the legendary *ozukuri* or “thousand bloom.” * Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail (Sept. 25–Nov. 30): A moonlit, family-friendly spectacle featuring new light scenes, projections, and larger-than-life recreations of Jack Skellington and friends. How to visit NYBG ----------------- The New York Botanical Garden is located at 2900 Southern Blvd in the Bronx and is easily accessible via Metro-North (just 20 minutes from Grand Central) or the B/D/4 subway lines to Bedford Park Blvd Station. Tickets and the full fall calendar of events can be found at nybg.org. Source: https://secretnyc.co/new-york-botanical-garden-most-beautiful-garden-in-new-york-2025-hgtv/