{"id":1290,"date":"2009-04-13T16:43:14","date_gmt":"2009-04-13T20:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=1290"},"modified":"2016-01-24T19:43:59","modified_gmt":"2016-01-24T23:43:59","slug":"best-springtime-activities-nyc-cherry-blossom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/04\/13\/best-springtime-activities-nyc-cherry-blossom\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Springtime Activities in NYC: #3 Cherry Blossom Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With temperatures finally beginning to inch upwards, New Yorkers are taking to the streets, cafes and parks in droves. And since there\u2019s nothing quite like seeing the city come alive with the arrival of spring, we\u2019ve decided to do a three-part series on the best springtime activities in New York City<\/a><\/strong>. Coming in at #3: taking a trip to the Brooklyn<\/a> Botanical Gardens to see the magnificent cherry blossoms in full bloom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

While traveling to an outer borough may seem daunting at first, especially to first-time visitors to New York, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is absolutely worth the trip. With the largest and most diverse collection of cherry trees outside Japan, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens celebrates the Cherry Blossom Season from April 4 to May 10<\/strong>. It\u2019s breathtaking to see the explosion of color as you stroll along the Garden\u2019s Cherry Esplanade and Japanese Hill-and-Pond — and the blossoms\u2019 sweet fragrance is intoxicating.<\/p>\n

The Cherry Blossom Season culminates with the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival on May 2 and May 3<\/strong>. Now in its 28th year, the weekend-long festival allows visitors to enjoy contemporary and traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, ikebana flower arranging, tea ceremonies and much more.
\nFor information on the festival, and for the CherryWatch bloom status, visit the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens official site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re planning a trip to New York for the cherry blossoms, or simply have a case of spring fever, New York Habitat has the perfect vacation rental for you in Bedford Stuyvesant or Crown Heights<\/a>. Choose from dozens of conveniently located apartments in Brooklyn<\/a>, near the botanical gardens, or in buzzing Manhattan, including:<\/p>\n

This comfortable 2-Bedroom Duplex vacation rental in<\/a>Brooklyn’s\u00a0<\/a>Crown Heights neighborh<\/a>ood \u2013\u00a0<\/a>New York (NY<\/a>-14852)<\/a>, conveniently located just a few minutes walk from the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and beautiful Prospect Park. The apartment is in a charming brownstone building.<\/p>\n

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This 1-Bedroom apartment rental in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (NY-16357)<\/a> is located on the first floor of a gorgeous brownstone building. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick, and high ceilings of this classicly Brooklyn apartment.<\/p>\n

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This 2-bedroom accommodation in Bedford-Stuyvesant (NY-15678)<\/a>, located in a townhouse from the 19th century and with authentic details such as wood floors and a decorative fireplace.<\/p>\n

Have you ever been to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens? Do you have a favorite springtime activity that should make our Top Three list? Please share your comments and recommendations with us.<\/p>\n


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