New York City Getaways

The 250-acre New York Botanical Garden is a showplace of nature in every season of the year. Discover 50 breathtaking gardens, indoor rain forests and deserts, 50 acres of native forest, a river, waterfalls, and rolling green hills.

Major seasonal exhibitions and events complement the existing beauty of the permanent gardens, and highlights include The Orchid Show (March 2 – April 22), the Grand Opening of the Native Plant Garden (May 4 – 5), Mother's Day Weekend Garden Party (May 11- 12), The Italian Renaissance Garden and Healing Plants Around the World (May 8 – September 2), The Haunted Pumpkin Garden (October 5 – 31).

Your package includes All-Garden Pass  which allows full access to the Garden grounds as well as special exhibitions, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Rock Garden (April – October), Garden Highlights Tram Tour and the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden. Upon arrival, you will receive a welcome packet with a custom itinerary and special offers at Shop in the Garden and the Garden's cafes.

For details on exhibitions, events, and educational offerings at this urban oasis and magnificent museum of plants, visit www.nybg.org or call 718-817-8700.

Note: When visiting on a valid Holiday Train Show date, you will be permitted to enter to Conservatory at the next available time slot. 

The deal

• Package price from GCT/Harlem-125th Street: adults, $32.75; seniors, persons with disabilities and individuals receiving Medicare, $29; students, $31.25; kids 12, $20.25; children 5-11, $11.50; children 2-4, $10; children under 2, free.

• Package price from other stations: check here for price from your boarding station.

Purchase your rail/admission ticket from any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Botanical Garden Station) or through Web Ticket.

Take the Harlem Line to Botanical Garden Station and follow signs to the Garden.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print an ITINERARY. It contains important information about your package.