One does not imagine it possible that the city that never sleeps, a never ending bustling city could also be the greenest city in America. New York City boasts close to 1,700 parks and open spaces of greenery that allows the public to relax after a busy day’s work. The New York Botanical Gardens is one such garden with extensive open spaces and greenery to experience the wonders of gardening and relax in a serene environment while learning about little tips that can help you create your own patch of paradise in your backyard.
Built in 1891 in the Bronx region, the park covers a total area of 250 acres of land. It is segmented into a number of different gardens with special features of their own to better cater to the needs of the public. The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden may be the most beautiful while the Home Garden Centre can be considered the most resourceful for the general public. The Rose Garden boasts more than three species of roses of both antique roses dating back to more than 2000 years and contemporary roses of vibrant colors. The home garden center provides tips and advice on planting one’s own garden and provides samples to get you started.
A 50 acre woodland forest of lush green vegetation and winding paths forms the forest where one may lose your worries and even easily lose yourself which enjoying the tranquil surroundings. The Mertz Library is one of the largest research libraries and hosts a collection of more than 1,000,000 plants and age old manuscripts dating as far back as 1100 A.D. as well as a large collection of horticulture journals, all regarding plants. The Everett Children’s Adventure Garden and The Family Garden are places especially designed to combine fun and learning. The children’s garden caters to children between 2 and 12 with different activities that help inculcate a strong bond with the environment and an opportunity to learn about their surroundings. The Family Garden is a place for parents to join in with their children and roll in the mud as they learn to plant and take care of their gardens. After a day’s adventure, stop at the Garden’s very own Garden café and enjoy a delicious meal while enjoying the serene environment.
Belonging to the elite class of a New York luxury hotel is another such hotel with plush surroundings and exquisite service, The Peninsula New York. Due to its close proximity and easy access to the most noted business, fashion, shopping and entertainment districts of the city, this Fifth Avenue Hotel New York is undoubtedly popular among business as well as leisure travelers.