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Gary Brazel Review of Brooklyn Botanic Garden
If you want a break from the fast moving urban set...
If you want a break from the fast moving urban setting, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden provides it. Don't miss the top notch bonsai collection in the conservatory. Some of these little living sculptures are well over a hundred years old. The Japanese Garden is another highlight and is especially nice in the spring when the weeping cherry trees are in bloom.
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is fun but very crowded with lots of Japanese cultural performances.
If you have the time, Prospect Park is right there and is worthwhile.
Note: if you are willing to travel up to the Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden is arguably even nicer (they have more space and a fabulous conservatory and regularly have great special exhibitions).
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