NYC’s Secret Persian Paradise (Just 45 Mins Away!)​​ 🌿🏛️

Need a quick escape from Manhattan’s chaos? ​​Untermyer Gardens​​—a 43-acre Persian-inspired oasis in sleepy Yonkers—is spring break vibes without the flight. Think: Greek temples, sphinx statues, and Hudson River views that’ll fool your Instagram into thinking you’re in Isfahan. ​​🌺 Must-See Spots​​ • ​​Walled Garden​​: Mosaic pools + ion columns = ancient Persia vibes. • ​​Sky Temple​​: A mini-Parthenon with sphinx guardians (📸 golden hour magic). • ​​River Overlook​​: Cliffside steps to Palisades panoramas. ​​🚗 Day-Trip Hacks​​ • ​​Drive time​​: 45 mins from UWS (no traffic). • ​​Pack​​: Picnic blankets + fake parasols for aesthetic naps. • ​​Nearby​​: ​​Blue Hill at Stone Barns​​ (if you’re fancy). ​​Hot Take:​​ ​​9/10​​—Best ​​free​​ gardens near NYC. ​​Your go-to NYC escape spot?​​ Spill the deets! 👇 #NYCEscape #UntermyerMagic #PersianGardenCore #NoPassportNeeded #WestchesterWins