
Covering an area of 21ha, this botanical garden is an intimate retreat next door to the Brooklyn Museum.
Its main feature is an enchanting Japanese Garden, and there are fragrance, rose and herb gardens, as well as a conservatory with tropical, desert and temperate pavilions.
1000 Washington Ave.Â
www.bbg.org
Open: Nov-Mar Tue-Fri 8am-4.30pm, Sat-Sun&holidays 10am-4.30pm; Apr-Oct Tue-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun&holydays 10am-6pm. Admission charge
Subway: Botanic Gardens