City: Alberton, NY

Category: Tours & Attractions

Telephone: (516) 484-8600

Address: 193 I. U. Willets Rd.

Description: People of all ages will enjoy this 12-acre “living museum,” which features lush gardens showcasing more than 1,000 kinds of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers. There’s a gorgeous rose garden, wildflower garden, dwarf evergreen exhibit, and many other outdoor exhibits which evolve throughout the seasons. The gardens are open year-round, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week during the spring, summer, and fall months. In the winter, it’s closed on weekends. Within the garden’s complex, you’ll find a lovely gift shop. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.