Put a little Spring in your step today, because we’ve got a great list of amazing destinations to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine over spring break. Today’s post is all about gorgeous botanical gardens in the area. Be sure to also bring your camera, because they’re going to make a great backdrop for family photos and memory-making with friends, or even a chance to take some artistic nature photos.
Beautiful Local Botanical Gardens in NY/NJ
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Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay
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Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley
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Old Westbury Gardens in Old Westbury
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Queens Botanical Garden in Queens
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Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn
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Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton
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Landcraft garden Foundation in Mattituck
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John P Humes Japanese Stroll Garden in Mill Neck
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New York Botanical Garden in Bronx
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Bailey Arboretum County Park in Locust Valley
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Narrows Botanical Gardens in Brooklyn
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6BC Botanical Garden in New York City
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Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum
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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden in Staten Island
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Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden in Brooklyn
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Clark Botanic Gardens in Albertson
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Osborne Garden in Brooklyn
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Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center in Bronx
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Centennial Gardens in Floral Park
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Innisfree Garden in Millbrook
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Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers
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Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Stone Ridge
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Liz Christy Garden in New York City
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Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring
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Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Great River
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Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton NJ
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New Jersey Botanical Garden in Ringwood NJ
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Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair NJ
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Presby Iris Gardens in Montclair NJ
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Rutgers Gardens in North Brunswick NJ
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Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills
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Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit NJ
How to Prep for Your Botanical Garden Trip
You’re going to be doing a lot of walking, so we highly recommend that you wear your most comfortable and supportive footwear, dress in layers such as tees/tanks under a hoodie or windbreaker/jacket. Make sure you’re also wearing a hat with a wide brim and sunglasses since a lot of the area will be open without treecover, and likely very sunny.
And make sure to bring a backpack, bag, or tote with the following:
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Water and Electrolyte Beverages
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Energizing and Protein packed snacks
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Sunscreen and bug spray
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Cash for donations, souvenirs, access to special exhibits
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Portable battery chargers for your phone and camera
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Small plastic bags to collect your trash and throw it away easily
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Optional - A plant and flower identification guide and/or bird identification guide
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Optional - A field notebook or small sketchbook with pens and travel art supplies