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The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

1000 Washington Ave (between Flatbush Avenue And Eastern Parkway), Brooklyn, New York 11225
Description: A peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens offers a piece of serenity. With over 10,000 types of plants, the gardens house climate-themed structures as well as plants indige...Read More
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Flowers and Peace for All!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by eyesoftheworld from Brooklyn, New York
  • April 7, 2025
Quote: The BBG is a treasure in a treasure. Prospect Park is great for getting outside, running, biking, and I like it a lot, but the Garden is even more special. I go in every season, and can't pick which one I would recommend as a best time to visit. I... Read the full The Brooklyn Botanic Garden review

So Pretty...Bring your Camera!

  • 4 out of 5 stars by jnetleigougo from Brooklyn, Ohio
  • November 7, 2025
So Pretty...Bring your Camera!
Quote: My mom loves flowers. So when she came to visit me, I decided to take her to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. It was around the time when cherry blossoms were in bloom. Although we got the tail end of the cherry blossoms, we were still able to... Read the full The Brooklyn Botanic Garden review

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Cherry Blossom Festival

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ripplefan2 from Queens, New York
  • June 26, 2025
Cherry Blossom Festival
Quote: My girlfriend, our friend and I went to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (www.bbg.org) not too long ago for the Cherry Blossom Festival (www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=390). The garden is usually a free admission park but... Read the full The Brooklyn Botanic Garden review

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Cauldar from New York, New York
  • June 22, 2025
Quote: This garden is much smaller than the New York Botanic Garden, and a far more enjoyable experience. This garden was first established in 1910 and has a tremendous selection of roses, bonsais, native flora, and cherry trees. There is something to... Read the full The Brooklyn Botanic Garden review

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
  • April 26, 2025
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Quote: For almost a century the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has provided a natural respite from the city, housing over 12,000 varieties of indoor and outdoor plants. The 52 acre park is perfect for strolling, offering a nice combination of manicured rows and... Read the full The Brooklyn Botanic Garden review

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