Take a stroll through one of the premier botanical gardens in the nation at The New York Botanical Garden. This gorgeous floral attraction occupies approximately 250 acres of Bronx Park and is home to 50 different gardens and plant collections, and some of the world's leading plant laboratories. Tour the NYBG and see why over 800,000 visitors come to the garden annually.
Take in the beauty of the General Grant National Memorial, the final resting place of America's 18th President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia. The mausoleum and memorial sits overlooking the Hudson River and is the largest tomb in North America. Explore the visitor center to learn about the impressive life of General Grant.
Enjoy a night of food, fun and entertainment at The Bell House. This Brooklyn hot spot is a bar, restaurant and live music venue all under one roof. The restaurant boasts a yummy menu while the bar serves up a variety of local and independent drafts, top-shelf bourbons and cocktails. The live music presented here is offered in an intimate setting, so you'll see the performance up-close.
Explore the art collection of the Dia Art Foundation, an organization that specializes in preserving art projects. As you stroll through the galleries you'll find that most of the works were created by artists of the 60s and 70s; most of the works are large-scale installations, paintings and sculptures.