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New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY

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New York Botanical Garden

2900 Southern Blvd · Bronx, NY

Why you should go…

Founded in 1891, the New York Botanical Garden spreads across 250 acres of the Bronx with more than one million living plants. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, a Victorian-era glasshouse by Lord & Burnham completed in 1902, anchors the grounds. You can also walk the Thain Family Forest, 50 acres of never-logged woodland that is the largest remnant of the forest that once covered New York City. The garden is a National Historic Landmark.

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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to New York Botanical Garden, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Bronx Zoo

    $25–$50

    One of the world's largest urban zoos, gorillas, tigers, sea lions and more across 265 wild acres in the Bronx.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    Iconic

    The Met Cloisters

    $25–$50

    Wander medieval cloisters, chapels and gardens in Fort Tryon Park and see the Unicorn Tapestries at this branch of The Met.

    2.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Theatre & Events
    Local Gem

    Bronx Music Hall

    Free

    A 250-seat performance venue and cultural center in the Bronx hosting live music, dance and theater.

    3.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Central Park

    Free

    843 acres of lakes, lawns and leafy paths in the heart of Manhattan, rowboats, Bethesda Terrace, the Mall and more.

    7.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Bryant Park

    Free

    Relax on the lawn behind the New York Public Library, play games, ride the carousel or skate in winter.

    9.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    The High Line

    Free

    An elevated freight rail line reborn as a garden-lined park floating over Manhattan's West Side, with art and city views.

    10 mi awayMore like this