Enjoying the cherry blossoms as they bloom is a quintessential spring activity, and one of the best places in New York to soak in these gorgeous trees is the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. There are all kinds of beautiful scenes in this New York gem that feature a wide array of plant life, but the cherry blossoms are truly incredible to witness when they’re in bloom. Walking among these pink flowers is like a dream come true so if you want to be transported to a dream-like wonderland this spring then this cherry blossom festival in NYC in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is for you.
Cherry blossom season at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens is a remarkable sight; visitors are welcomed to get lost in this sea of pink as they explore these exquisite grounds.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden keeps everyone up to date on the latest blooms on their website (link below). So make sure you check back often around April and May to see when these magical flowers start to bloom.
Wander through the Cherry Esplanade full of flowering cherry trees, one of the most awe-inspiring areas in the gardens. You'll feel like you've stepped into another world!
This enchanted walk through and around the cherry blossoms is really an awe-inspiring experience. Witnessing these magical flowers is like stepping into a Japanese fairytale. You might not even feel like you are in New York City anymore as you meander through this wonderful garden.
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While the cherry blossoms are certainly a spring highlight at Brooklyn Botanical Garden, there is seemingly no end to the unique and breathtaking scenes at the botanical gardens, which contain a wide variety of styles of gardens.
Head to the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and enjoy the gorgeous landscaping; this garden features a waterfall, island, bridges, lanterns, and a beautiful pavilion.
Keep an eye on the calendar of events for when the blooming season starts. Around that time the weekends fill up with many people looking to take a tranquil trek through the garden and see the cherry blossom trees. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden also houses many events around that time honoring the Japanese culture. In the past years, they have had booming taiko drums, festive dances, and live performances.
People will come for the Cosplay event and many others all centered around these enchanting trees. Even if you don't want to come dressed as a samurai or an animie character the events are fun and free for anyone who pays for general admission.
One thing is for sure that we can confidently say, this is an amazing garden and a great way to spend your time in the spring. Even towards the end of the season as the pink pedals fall to the ground like snow there is a certain beauty that is undeniable. So make sure you get your tickets and enjoy a day at the gardens.
While you're at the botanic gardens, don't forget to check out Magnolia Plaza, Daffodil Hill, and Bluebell Wood, all of which are stunning collections.
Have you been to this cherry blossom festival in NYC before? The events surrounding this annual spring bloom have changed over the years but the focus is always the same. Celebrating one of the prettiest spring flowers in the world is something worthy of gathering around and centering an event around. To keep up to date on when these flowers will bloom please visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden website and follow the official Brooklyn Botanic Garden Facebook page for current updates.
