New York City Nature pictures

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Before or after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, rest in this long park that acts as an arrow pointing toward downtown Manhattan.

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

With many acres of rolling hills, wooded alcoves and lush gardens, this park is a great place in Brooklyn for a lazy afternoon or an outing with the family.

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

Kids will learn about plants, the environment and healthy eating in a fun and interactive subsection of the New York Botanical Garden.

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

There’s something at once familiar and exciting about the Brooklyn waterfront, which has become emblematic of a generation.

One short block in Park Slope shows off the best of the neighborhood’s historic architecture, plus traces of the elite New Yorkers who have called it home. 

With many acres of rolling hills, wooded alcoves and lush gardens, this park is a great place in Brooklyn for a lazy afternoon or an outing with the family.

One of the United States’ first and best-loved botanical gardens is an attraction year round, featuring both extensive plant collections and stunning architecture.

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

Just across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan, you’ll find a borough brimming with its own offbeat charm and independent spirit.

Experience the changing seasons in this leafy inner-city sanctuary, where specialty gardens and heritage pavilions showcase plants from around the world.

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

One of the United States’ first and best-loved botanical gardens is an attraction year round, featuring both extensive plant collections and stunning architecture.

Kids will learn about plants, the environment and healthy eating in a fun and interactive subsection of the New York Botanical Garden.

A welcome sight for generations of immigrants as they arrived in New York Harbor, Lady Liberty stands as a beacon of hope and freedom to all who lay eyes on her.

For all the fun of the fair, head to the boardwalks of Coney Island and relive the homespun pleasures of days gone by.

Experience the changing seasons in this leafy inner-city sanctuary, where specialty gardens and heritage pavilions showcase plants from around the world.

Brooklyn’s signature medley of old and new provides the backdrop to this revitalized district, where you’ll find fresh arts venues behind historic streetscapes.

Scenic views, historic brownstones, narrow streets and fantastic restaurants and bars help create one of Brooklyn’s most charming neighborhoods.

Latin American culture and dining are so well represented here that you will want to take a day to explore this neighborhood while you’re in Queens.