Car Rental New York City and Brooklyn Botanic Garden

When you think of Brooklyn, New York what often comes to mind is a busy place full of the sounds and sights of a big city. But did you ever think that you could escape to a tranquil and serene setting within Brooklyn itself? Journey in Brooklyn car rentals to one of Brooklyn's best kept secrets, the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Founded in 1910, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has grown to 52 acres of some of the most well-maintained trees, shrubs and flowers that you will ever see. You will have the opportunity to see everything from over 1,200 different types of roses to bonsai trees that are over a century old!

Visiting the Garden

Upon arriving in Brooklyn car rentals to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, you will feel as if you have entered one of the most pristine parks ever, but it is important to keep in mind that this facility is not a park, but a museum with living specimens. Therefore, there are specific guidelines that the staff request of all its guests. The following are a few of the rules:

With the exception of bottled water and baby bottles, all other food and drink are not permitted in the Garden.
Pets are not allowed on the Garden's premises.
Picnicking is not allowed anywhere in the Garden.
Visitors can sit only on garden benches or the Cherry Esplanade lawn. Folding chairs and blankets are not allowed.

Admission to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's is free from Mid-November to February, each weekday and on Saturday's from 10am to noon. Arrive in Brooklyn car rentals by 1pm on Saturdays and enjoy the free guided tour, with no reservations required. Or if you are with a group, you can book a special Group Tour led by Garden Guides from Tuesday to Sunday for a fee.

As picnicking is not permitted in the Garden, you can enjoy the Terrace Cafe's full menu of gourmet lunches outdoors on the patio from spring to early fall and in the Steinhardt Conservatory from late fall into winter.

Before departing in Brooklyn car rentals, stop by the Garden Gift Shop where you can pick up lovely gift items or if you have been inspired by the beautiful surroundings and want to try to capture some of the Brooklyn Botanical Garden's beauty for yourself, there are plants, seeds, soil, containers and gardening tools available for purchase.

Exploring the Garden

There are many different types of gardens to explore at Brooklyn Botanical Garden's. You may even have to come back again in Brooklyn car rentals to take in all that the Garden has to offer:

Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden:

First opened to the public in 1915, this garden is one of the oldest and most-visited Japanese-inspired gardens outside of Japan and also the first Japanese garden created in an American public garden. In addition to the perfectly manicured trees and shrubs, the garden features rolling hills, a waterfall, a pond and an island that are artificially constructed. Among the types of plants found in this garden are evergreen trees and shrubs, Japanese irises, Japanese tree peonies, Japanese maples, and azaleas. This breathtaking garden is a definite must see on your stroll through the Brooklyn Botanical Garden.

Fragrance Garden:

A truly unique idea, the Fragrance Garden was the first garden in America designed specifically for the blind, but is enjoyed by all. All of your senses will be delighted as you stroll through this peaceful, intimate garden. Visitors are encouraged to touch and smell the plants. Braille labels identify the specimens, which grow in raised beds at just the right height for people in wheelchairs. The garden beds are arranged by theme: Plants with Scented Leaves, Plants for Touch, Fragrant Flowers, and Kitchen Herbs. The tranquilizing sound of a fountain fills the garden as water splashes into a small pool.

As you drive away in Brooklyn car rentals, you will surely reflect on your experience at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's as both awe-inspiring and educational.