The 21 hectare (52 acre) Brooklyn Botanic Garden is home to a number of revered plant collections and themed green spaces. Its Shakespeare Garden boasts more than 80 plants mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare. Make sure to read the plants' labels to find the relevant quotations. Stroll the winding paths of the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden to find a temple dedicated to wolf spirits and a pond filled with koi fish. You can discover plants from different American ecosystems in the Native Flora Garden. The gift shop sells an impressive collection of bulbs and seeds. To visit Brooklyn Botanic Garden on your holiday in Brooklyn, and find out what else Brooklyn has to offer, use our Brooklyn.
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A lovely sunny afternoon wandering around the gardens. Cherry blossom had passed but azaleas in full bloom. Lovely place to viist.
A lovely sunny afternoon wandering around the gardens. Cherry blossom had passed but azaleas in full bloom. Lovely place to viist. more »
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Really worth the visit to escape the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and Brooklyn. An oasis of calm and tranquility. We got the subway and it is only a few minutes walk from the nearest station.
Really worth the visit to escape the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and Brooklyn. An oasis of calm and tranquility. We got the subway and it is only a few minutes walk from the nearest station. more »
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There's so much to see there. Must come back. The Cherry blossoms were heavenly! The Shakespeare Garden was also so special. The split pea soup at the Canteen was hearty and so delicious. Looking forward to returning to explore more sections. The landscaping is beautiful everywhere. Thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese gardens as well. What a treat, a refreshment for the mind, body and spirit!🙏🏽💙
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I really like this botanical garden, been there multiple times ! But I gotta say after visiting NYC one I will love to visit this one again ! ♥️ If you coming to NYC for a short time & like to visit a botanical garden, then I will say to visit the NYC one which is located in Bronx! Very beautiful & clean. Best to visit is spring. Last year I got to visit the cherry festival & it was wonderful. Fall should be very beautiful too, that’s on my list .
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