What do Central Park, High Line Park, and the New York Botanical Gardens have in common? These are some of the most beautiful places in the city. No matter what time of the year it is, these famous spots present a side to the famous metropolis that almost seems unreal. They'll have you questioning if you are, in fact, in the bustling Big Apple. Especially when it's fall. Come fall, these and a couple more places transform into the most beautiful spots in the city. There's just something about the fall foliage in these places that will instantly captivate you!
Central Park
The moment you read the title, you already know that Central Park will start off this list, right? No matter the season, this world-famous park really is beautiful. It's the perfect patch of botanical bliss to freshen up a sprawling metropolis like Manhattan. And come fall, the juxtaposition between the marigold and crimson colors and the neutral concrete of the city makes for quite the sight. It's enough to have you spending your entire day in New York in the fall just looking at all the trees and leaves in the park. Fortunately, the place also offers other exciting activities you can do as well.
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Prospect Park
Located in Brooklyn, Prospect Park is a lot less famous compared to Central Park. But this doesn't mean that it's any less beautiful in New York in the fall! Firstly, its underrated fame makes it an even better spot to enjoy the season than Central Park. If you want a more relaxing fall in New York, this is one of the places you'll want to spend time. Secondly, Prospect Park is filled with all sorts of exotic trees, ranging from sugar plants to red maple. They all change color beautifully come fall and the results are as pretty as a picture!
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High Line Park
If you just want to stroll around Manhattan, avoiding all the busy pedestrians and famous
yellow cabs with their shouting drivers, walking in High Line Park is a good idea. It's even better when it's fall since it's more colorful during this season. High Line Park isn't exactly as close to nature as all the other
parks in the city so when the leaves do change color, it's quite the sight to see. What used to be such a beautiful patch of greeneries amidst all the concrete buildings becoming covered in fall foliage? Now that's a picture worth a thousand likes on Instagram!
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New York Botanical Garden
It's only natural that the New York Botanical Garden makes it unto this list too! All year round, this place offers up the most beautiful nature-filled retreat in the Big Apple. If
moved to New York or visit the city frequently, all that hustle and bustle can get a bit too much. How can you enjoy New York in the fall when you're too busy scuffling through crowded sidewalks or trying not to get run over by spreading taxis? At least, if you spend time in the New York Botanical Garden, you'll feel as if you're as far from the city as possible!
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Queens Farm
And finally, there's Queens Farm, located in its namesake borough, Queens. There's really only one thing that separates this place from all the others: its pumpkin patch. New York in the fall is often about the holiday season and the ones to look forward to are Halloween and Thanksgiving. Both of which require some pumpkins in one way or another. Picking out the best ones with your friends and family on this scenic farm will be one of the most pleasant experiences you'll ever have in the city. It's such a heartwarming American tradition!
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If you thought New York is beautiful now, wait until it's fall! The city practically becomes a real-life postcard! From Central Park to the Queens Farm, New York in the fall truly looks like no other!
