๐ทSincere Advice: Must-Visit Hidden Gems in New York This Spring ๐ท
๐ท Spring is the perfect time to go out, soak up some sunshine, and snap some gorgeous photos! ๐ธ ๐โโ Sharing some must-visit hidden gems in New York this spring. Whether you want to see cherry blossoms, go for a stroll, or take a day trip, youโll find it all here! Grab your friends and hit the road this weekend! ๐ณ ๐ธ Cherry Blossom Spots | Capture the Perfect Vibe ๐ธ โถ Brooklyn Botanic Garden With 26 varieties of cherry blossoms lining the Cherry Esplanade, and a Japanese garden festival at the end of April โฉ, this place is a vibe for photos. ๐ *Picture this: cherry blossoms everywhere!* โท Central Park Best spots for cherry blossoms: Cherry Hill at 72nd Street and Bridle Path at 90th Street. ๐ณ *Imagine a lakeside surrounded by pink blooms!* โธ Roosevelt Island 800 meters of riverside cherry blossoms + a tram ride with a view of the Manhattan skyline ๐. Take the tram at sunset ๐ก for a magical pink floral sea against the city backdrop. ๐ *Sunset + cherry blossoms = perfection!* โน Branch Brook Park, New Jersey The largest cherry blossom area in the East Coast, with a romantic church by the water โช. ๐ *Romantic vibes all around!* โบ New York Botanical Garden Cherry Valley + Orchid Show ๐. Tickets: $35 for adults, $15 for kids. Book online in advance. ๐ *Flower lovers, this oneโs for you!* ๐ Spring Strolls | Hidden Gems + European Gardens ๐ โถ Untermyer Gardens Greek-style terraced gardens by the Hudson River, with ruins-like statues and European-style ๐ corridor. Super photogenic! ๐ *Feel like youโre in Greece!* โท Innisfree Garden Known as the โAmerican version of Suzhou Gardens,โ with lotus ponds and Chinese pavilions. Perfect for photos. ๐ *Peaceful and serene!* โธ Old Westbury Gardens A century-old castle garden on Long Island ๐ฐ. Rose arches and wisteria blooms from May to June. ๐น *Straight out of a fairy tale!* โน The Met Cloisters A museum by the Hudson River ๐, mimicking medieval European monasteries with beautiful little gardens โฒ๏ธ. ๐ *History meets nature!* ๐ก Nearby Towns | Weekend Escape Plans ๐ก โถ Cape May (New Jersey Seaside Town) Colorful Victorian architecture + beaches, voted the cleanest in New Jersey. Enjoy water activities or take a vintage trolley tour. ๐ 2.5-hour drive from NYC. ๐ *Beach vibes, anyone?* โท Beacon (Hudson Valley Art Town) Home to Dia Beacon modern art museum + hiking trails. Climb Mount Beacon for a panoramic view of the valley. ๐ 1.5-hour drive from NYC. ๐จ *Art and nature combined!* โธ Nyack (Hudson River Comic Town) Famous for its galleries, antique shops, and independent art studios. Visit Edward Hopperโs house and stroll along the riverside for a view of the Manhattan skyline. Perfect for a relaxing weekend. ๐ 1-hour drive from NYC. ๐ถโโ๏ธ *Chill and explore!* #SpringExchange #USATravel #LifeAesthetics #NYCWeekend #NewYork #NYCFoodandfun #NYCLife #NYCGetaway #CherryBlossoms #NYCSpringAdventures