On 250 acres, the Bronx Botanical Gardens has been around for a long time and is well kept and a great place to stroll especially in the fall when you can gather many a pinecone or in the spring when the flowers are blooming. Many different gardens including a desert one with cacti. Admission to grounds only is about $6 with discounts for students. For an additional fee, you can visit The Edith Haupt Conservatory which hosts the train show yearly and you can see trains go through various New York City landmarks and bridges. All the landmarks are made of natural materials! Train show is great for all ages, though it does get crowded - try it right after the holidays. They also have many kids events throughout the year and a great gift shop with plants and gardening supplies.
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