NYC's Most Enchanting Gardens ๐ธ๐๏ธโจ
Escape the city to these magical floral paradisesโeach one feels like stepping into a Greek god's secret garden! Here are the best springtime getaways near NYC: ๐๏ธ Untermyer Gardens Conservancy ๐ 945 N Broadway, Yonkers | ๐ซ FREE | ๐ 1h | ๐ LIRR 40min A Greek-inspired oasis with Japanese & Persian touches! Spring brings tulip & peony explosions. ๐ท๐ฎ ๐ธ Planting Fields Arboretum ๐ 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay | ๐ซ $8 (car fee) | ๐ 1h Cherry blossom heaven! Stroll serene paths under pink-white blooms. ๐ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐น Hempstead House ๐ 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point | ๐ซ $10 | ๐ 1h Spring = Sakura spectacle! Plus rose gardens, herb plots, and Gilded Age glam. ๐ธ๐ฐ ๐ธ Brooklyn Botanic Garden ๐ 990 Washington Ave | ๐ซ $15 | ๐ *2/3 to Eastern Pkwy* Iconic cherry blossoms + seasonal floral drama. A NYC rite of spring! ๐ธ๐ฝ ๐ฟ Wave Hill ๐ Bronx | ๐ซ FREE Tue/Sat AM | ๐ *1 to 242 St + bus* Tulips + daffodils scent the air, with gazebos overlooking the Hudson. ๐ท๐ ๐ฐ Old Westbury Gardens ๐ 71 Old Westbury Rd | ๐ซ $12 | ๐ 45min Downton Abbey vibes! Wisteria, peonies, and manicured hedges. ๐น๐ ๐ฏ Snug Harbor Cultural Center ๐ Staten Island | ๐ซ $5 suggested | โด๏ธ Ferry + bus Chinese garden gem with koi ponds + swaying roses. ๐๐บ ๐ Vanderbilt Museum ๐ Centerport | ๐ซ *$13-16* | ๐ 2h Spanish palace meets flower fieldโroses in full glory! ๐น๐ฐ ๐ธ Queens Botanical Garden ๐ Flushing | ๐ซ FREE Wed/Sun AM | ๐ 7 to Main St Cherry blossoms + butterfly gardens in NYCโs most diverse borough. ๐ฆ๐ท #NYCSpring #GardenHopping #PetalfectWeekend
