New York Botanical Garden

"I've never gone to this, but am planning on attending in 2022 (and will update this guide after I do). This is just 20 minutes from Grand Central Station in Midtown: Take the Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station (Bronx), located directly across the street from the Garden’s Mosholu Entrance. That's the most direct method I would recommend for tourists. The Holiday Train Show has been around for 31 years, and has model trains zipping through a display of more than 175 famous New York landmarks each re-created from natural materials such as pine cones, acorns, and seeds. The cost by itself (*2021 pricing) was $32 and $49 with the NYBG Glow attached. What is NYBG Glow? It's an outdoor wonderland featuring thousands of dazzling lights—newly expanded this year with 1.5 miles of colorful displays. After seeing some videos and reading reviews, I am very intrigued. Being in the Bronx (but highly accessible from Grand Central) this won't get the hoardes of other touristy attractions. I also feel like this is a better value than the stand alone show at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and actually closer as well from Midtown. This looks like a win for families with children. Reserve tickets in the link below. See attached videos to see if it's right for you. "

"The New York Botanical Garden, is a beautiful and expansive garden located in Queens. With various exhibits every year, as well as an indoor greenhouse full of more plants and sculptures, the Botanical Garden is a great place to enjoy a day outside in NYC. Be sure to grab tickets in advance, especially if there's a popular exhibit going on."

"The NYBG has about 200 flowering Cherry Blossom Trees including a number of gorgeous Weeping Higan's in front of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. There is an admission fee for the gardens. Street parking is available for free, and there is a parking fee for the lot on-site. "