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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Hours of Operation
- Open mid-Mar - Oct: Tue. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat. - Sun., 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Nov - mid-Mar: Tues. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat. - Sun., 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(718) 623-7200
1000 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Description
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful 52-acre area that has been in existence since 1910. Visitors to the garden will be awed by the 40 species 200 cherry tree esplanade, the 1,200 varying roses in the Cranford Rose Garden, and the ever-changing smells of the Fragrance Garden. This scenic escape...
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What’s not to like about a botanical garden? The Brooklyn one is far more manageable size-wise than the biggie in the Bronx, which is perfect for your mini-vacation. Make it there between 10 and 12 Saturday mornings and it’s FREE!
Definitely check out the Japanese Garden and Pond, and take some time to sit, relax reflect on your vacation so far. Does Brooklyn (and Prospect Heights specifically) strike your fancy?