Travel
By An Trieu
April 10, 2022
CENTRAL PARK's THE POND
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The Pond is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of NYC. You'll have a great time bird watching, rowing, sun set viewing, or just simply taking in the views.
CENTRAL PARK'S CONSERVATORY GARDEN
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A formal garden located in the northeastern corner of Central Park in Upper Manhattan. There are benches to sit and paved pathways that are wheel-chair accessible.
THE HIGH LINE
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It's an elevated linear public park, created on a former NYC's Railroad located in the Meatpacking District. You'll have a lovely time being surrounded by many plants and architecture.
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN
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The 52-acre botanical garden is adjacent to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, NYC. Don't miss the Japanese Garden and the Cherry Esplanade.
GRAND ARMY PLAZA
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Located just north of Prospect Park in Brooklyn, there's the iconic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.
BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
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It spans over 1.3 miles of Brooklyn's waterfront and offers a breathtaking view of Lower Manhattan. Don't miss the historic Jane’s Carousel and DUMBO while you're here.
SQUIBB'S PARK AND BRIDGE
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It's a great access point to get to Brooklyn Bridge Park or end your day here! The bridge is my favorite spot to grab a photo with unobstructed view of Lower Manhattan.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FOUR FREEDOM STATE PARK
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It's a State Park and presidential memorial located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island. Highly recommend taking the tramway from Manhattan!
UNTERMEYER PARK AND GARDENS
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Located in Yonkers, NYC, so best is to get there by car. It's a historic 43-acre city public park with Grecian-style amphitheater and views of the Hudson River.
NOGUCHI MUSEUM
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It's a museum and sculpture garden in the Long Island City, Queens, designed and created by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Check out the gift shop while you're there.