Park · Bedford Park / Fordham
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New York Botanical Garden
250 acres and more than a million plants next to the Bronx Zoo, with the glasshouse rainforests and deserts of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory for a chilly day.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | Bedford Park / Fordham, Bronx |
| Address | 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458 |
| Season and hours | Open 10:00–18:00, Tuesday to Sunday and Monday federal holidays. |
| Getting there | About 45 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on nybg.org, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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