Upstate Escape | Untermyer Gardens - A Timeless Hudson Valley Oasis 🌿

📍 Untermyer Gardens, Yonkers, NY – Just 30 mins north of Manhattan, this hidden gem blends Italian Renaissance grandeur with Hudson River views. Perfect for a last-summer-fling day trip! ✨ Why It’s Magical: • Golden-hour glow – Sunlight dances through ancient trees onto weathered stone walls (✨ melancholy beauty ✨). • Secret garden vibes – Winding paths, tiered fountains, and river overlooks feel straight out of a novel. • History whispers – Built in the 1890s as a private estate, inspired by Florentine villas. 💡 Tips for Visiting: 🅿️ Free parking (lot fills fast on weekends!). 👶 Stroller alert – Steep steps = baby-wearer friendly. 📸 Photo gold – Persian-style Walled Garden = instant Instagram. 🍂 Fall preview – Late August leaves already hinting at autumn hues. 🌞 Our Summer Visit: Despite the blazing heat, the gardens felt strangely peaceful—like stepping into a sun-warmed painting. Perfect for: 🎨 Art history nerds 💏 Romantic strolls 🧺 Picnics with a view 📍 Untermyer Gardens – Where Gilded Age dreams meet Hudson Valley serenity. #NYCWeekend #HudsonValley #HistoricGardens #NYCDayTrip #FreeNYC #GardenLovers #HiddenNY