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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park has a gorgeous spray of blooms that encircle the former World's Fair site, including the Astro View Towers and the Unisphere as well as the Queens Museum and Queens Theatre.
Cherry blossoms in NYC offer New Yorkers a brief but gorgeous pop of beauty, which is why when they bloom each year, we flock in droves to see them. In fact, the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of the most popular NYC attractions during the spring! BBG isn't the only place you can take in the beautiful Japanese blooms, however. From the best NYC parks to hidden spots around town, we've rounded up the best places where you can gaze at the delicate pink flowers and take the perfect warm-weather-ready photo for your Instagram feed and check off your bucket list with these best things to do in spring.
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When do cherry blossoms bloom in NYC?
Cherry blossoms bloom in NYC based on each year's weather, but they usually begin in earnest by late March.
When do the cherry blossoms bloom in NYC central park?
CentralPark.com says the park's trees bloom from April to May.
Where can I see cherry blossoms in Central Park?
The cherry blossom trees in Central Park can be found between 72nd Street and 96th Street around the Reservoir, Cherry Hill, Pilgrim Hill, Great Lawn, Cedar Hill, and the area just south of Cedar Hill between 74th and 77th Streets.
Where is the best place to see the cherry blossoms in NYC?
Scroll down to see the best place to see the cherry blossoms in NYC!
