With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to explore some of New York’s most breathtaking outdoor destinations—where nature and architecture come together beautifully.
Whenever I have an open date on my calendar, I love to refer to my notes app where I’ve built a list of “must see” destinations.
Here’s my top ten list of must-visit spots this season. Follow my instagram and Facebook stories as I visit these beautiful sites!
But first…as I continue to crawl out of my comfort zone and get in front of the camera, here is a recent You Tube video I made explaining the three distinct services that Fiori Interior Design offers.
Here are my Top Ten Step into Spring “must sees”!
Did you know that there are daily 90 minute Art and Architecture tours of Central Park?
Central Park, 843 acres, designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, Calvert Vaux in NYC
https://www.centralparknyc.org/activities/tours/iconic-views-of-central-park-tour
The Mexican Modernism Orchid show is definitely on my “must visit” list!
New York Botanical Gardens designed by Beatrix Farrand, Penelope Hobhouse, 250 acres. The Bronx, NY
https://www.nybg.org/event/the-orchid-show-mexican-modernism/
Who’s up for a trim to the MOMA? I never skip visiting these gardens, which the museum is centered around!
The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, MOMA. Philip Johnson designer. 10 acres.
https://www.moma.org/audio/playlist/1/66
As a Long Island bred girl, this was one of my favorites places to visit in the Spring! The Gardens open April 2nd!
Old Westbury Gardens designed by George A Crawley, Jacque Greber 160 acres Long Island NY
https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/2025-calendar-of-events
Until Kykuit reopens, hop over to see the Cloisters! (Right over the George Washington Bridge!)
The Cloisters – John D Rockefeller (donated) owned by the MET. 4 acres
https://www.metmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/met-cloisters
Owned by Pepsico, these gardens are open to the public on weekend starting March 30.
Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens -Edward D Stone Jr, Russell Page, Francois Goffinet. 120 acres Purchase NY
https://www.pepsico.com/sculpture-gardens
This next garden includes art exhibitions and gardens.
Wave Hill Gardens – Marco Polo Stufano, John Nally, George Perkins – 28 acres in Riverdale, Bronx
https://www.wavehill.org/discover/arts
Manitoga is a National Historic Landmark and one of the few 20th century modern homes with original landscape open to the public. Tours resume in mid-May of 2025.
Manitoga Garden – Russel Wright 75 acres, Garrison NY
https://www.visitmanitoga.org/mission-support
What’s better than visiting a national historic site for a little inspiration?
Vanderbilt Mansion Italian Garden, Designed by Andre Parmentier and others 3 acres in Hyde Park, NY
https://www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm
The house and gardens of the Rockefeller’s. On my “watch list” until it reopens!
Kykuit – William Welles Bosworth, Sleepy Hollow New York 87 acres – Opening Dates TBD!
https://hudsonvalley.org/historic-sites/kykuit-the-rockefeller-estate/
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens – 52 acres, owned by the City of NY in Brooklyn, NY
Until next time! Happy Spring!