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Central Park

by Gina Zammit -

Central Park is the biggest and most well-known park in New York (meaning most crowded). But, don’t let that prevent you when checking out all that it has to offer: a zoo, a carousel, Strawberry Fields, the Alice in Wonderland statue, and several other hidden treasures that will, at times, make you forget you ... [read more]

Brooklyn Botanical Garden

by Gena Hymowech -

The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a welcoming, peaceful sanctuary. There are many different mini gardens to visit within and regular exhibits that are garden-themed, like the current Patience, Paper, Pen and Brush. If you are looking to learn more about nature, Discovery Garden should be your first stop, it’s ... [read more]

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