Wave Hill, Fieldston, NY, Family Fun, Public Gardens, Pl...

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Located among the leafy estates of Riverdale, Wave Hill is a former private residence featuring gardens, lawns, woodlands and picturesque views of the New Jersey Palisades. Chairs and resting points dot the 28 acres of this public garden and cultural center. A stroll over the gravel paths reveals, among other delights, greenhouses filled with tropical and succulent plants, vine-heavy pergolas and nyc-arts.org
Open mid-April through mid-October Tuesday through Sunday 9:00 A.M.to 5:30 P.M., Wednesday until 9:00 P.M.during June and July. trekaroo.com
With beautifully manicured gardens, curious and exotic plants living in different greenhouses and two mini-mansions - once occupied by the Roosevelts and Mark Twain - you'd never believe you're in The Bronx. Wave Hill is the smaller, less-visited cousin to the giant Brooklyn Botanic Garden, but packs just as much fun. Once the grandchildren have marveled at the rare cacti and plants that look like grandparents.com
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts. famplosion.com
gardens and greenhouses, arts programs, 2 historic houses wavehill.org

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, this twenty-eight-acre estate is a wonderful place to play. With plush rolling lawns, spectacular views of the New Jersey... from trekaroo.com

general amenities/services: Children Are Free, Free/Donations Accepted, Motorcoach Friendly, Senior Discount, Wheelchair Accessible
category: Nature - Gardens & Arboretums
notable features: Top Attractions
region: New York City
activities: Outdoor Fun, Attractions & Landmarks
age: Tdlr./Pre-Schl. (1-5), Elementary (5-9), Tween (9-12), Teen (12+)
info: Free
alternative web site: http://www.sundanceoutdoor.org/metro_wave_hill.html
era: 1843
more info link: http://stepintoplaces.com/Resource%20Guide/House/House%20Museum%20Index.htm
primary focus: Garden
type of resource: House Museum
gift shops: The Wave Hill Shop carries a selection of gardening, educational and gift items from local artisans working with natural materials.
good for babies rating: 0/5
good for school-age rating: 0/5
good for teens rating: 0/5
good for toddlers rating: 0/5
location: New York City, New York
ages: 5 adult
categories: Nature & Gardens, Events & Shows
keywords: exercise, Landmark/Attraction, outdoor, picnic
tips: Wave Hill has a series of Family events on Saturdays and Sundays involving art projects and garden activities.