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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
900 Washington AveAbout
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Ave (Subway: 2/3 trains to Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum, 4/5/S trains to Franklin Ave-Botanic Garden, or B/Q/S trains to Prospect Park), [6]. Tu-F 8AM-4:30PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4:30PM. The garden is 52 acres and the layout was well planned. It is definitely worth a visit. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers in 1910 and open to the public since 1911. The garden includes an authentic Japanese garden, a Children's Garden, and the Cranford Rose Garden. The garden has the largest cherry blossom trees in one place outside of Japan. There are 42 gorgeous varieties. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts various festivities throughout the year, including Hanami Sakura in May and the Chile Pepper Festival in October. $8 adults, $4 seniors 65+ and students with ID 12+, free for children under 12 (free for everyone all day Tu and Sa 10AM-noon).
