New York Car Rentals and Wave Hill
Everyone knows that New York City is best known for its commercial attractions. From the New York Stock Exchange to the Fashion District, NYC has al of your material needs covered. But what about your natural inclinations - can New York City satisfy your craving for sunshine, fresh air and exercise? But of course -that's what Wave Hill is for! Located in northwest Bronx, Wave Hill is a 28 acre cultural not-for-profit educational center dedicated to exploring and encouraging interaction between human beings and the natural environment. Home to award winning gardens, greenhouses and woodlands, Wave Hill provides All Car New York Car Rentals customers with access to all of NYC's finest natural resources. Originally designed to provide urban children with environmentally educational experiences, Wave Hill now functions as an important area tourist attraction, hosting more than 110,000 visitors per year. Customers of All Car New York Car Rentals will think they're miles away from the city the minute they pull up at Wave Hill, so why not stop by? Take advantage of New York City's splendid backyard with a visit to Wave Hill.
Following the Wave: A Brief History
Wave Hill boasts an intricate history involving a number of important American families. Built as a country home in 1843 by distinguished jurist William Lewis Morris, the estate quickly attracted the attention of publishing scion William Henry Appleton. Appleton was always fond of visitors and it wasn't uncommon to see natural scientists like Charles Darwin and Thomas Henry Huxley regularly roaming the property. Theodore Roosevelt's family would later rent Wave Hill during the summers of 1870 and '71, increasing Teddy's growing passion for the outdoors. But the most famous resident to every call Wave Hill home was Mr. Mark Twain, who leased the estate between 1901 and 1903. George W. Perkins, a partner at J.P Morgan, would later purchase Wave Hill House in 1903. Perkins enhanced much of the grounds around the manor, adding to the gardens and greenhouses original instituted by Appleton. Perkins also added a swimming pool, terraces and what is now referred to as the Ecology Building. Other famous residents at Wave Hill have included eminent zoologist Bashford Dean, conductor Arturo Toscanini and a number of chief members from the British Delegation of the United Nations. Wave Hill was eventually deeded to the City of New York in 1960.
See Nature in a new light
Customers of All Car New York Car Rentals are encouraged to visit Wave Hill in order to participate in a unique appreciation of natural beauty. Plantmanship, aesthetic sensibility and human experience are all apparent in Wave Hill's twenty-eight spectacular gardens as well as the parks encompassing natural atmosphere. From the flower gardens to the conservatory, customers of All Car New York Car Rentals are sure to stumble upon hundreds of beautiful natural beacons. Garden attractions at Wave Hill include herbs, aquatic vegetation, alpine species and woodlands. There are also a number of notable trees and special collections located throughout the property. Once you've stopped to enjoy the flowers, All Car New York Car Rentals recommends visiting one of Wave hills numerous art instillations. Wave Hill has a beautiful Visual Arts Programs designed to engage the public in a dialogue with nature and culture. Customers of All Car New York Car Rentals are also invited to visit the charming Wave Hill Shop for unique gift ideas and souvenirs.
Another side of New York life awaits you at Wave Hill, so go ahead - catch the wave! To learn more about Wave Hill before embarking on your upcoming All Car New York Car Rentals vacation please contact the center directly at 1-718-549-3200. Potential visitors can also log onto the official Wave Hill website at www.wavehill.org. Wave Hill is located at the crossroads of West 249th Street and Independence Avenue in the Bronx.
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