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Wave Hill
Wave Hill Review
Drawn by stunning views of the Hudson River and New Jersey's dramatic cliffs, 19th-century Manhattan millionaires built summer homes in the Bronx suburb of Riverdale. One of the most magnificent, Wave Hill, is now a 28-acre public garden and cultural center that attracts green thumbs from all over the world. Along with exquisite gardens, grand beech and oak trees adorn wide lawns, an elegant pergola overlooks the majestic river view, and benches on curving pathways provide quiet respite. Wave Hill House (1843) and Glyndor House (1927) now house art exhibitions, Sunday concerts, and gardening workshops. Even England's queen stayed here during a visit. It's worth the schlep.
- Address: Independence Ave. at W. 249th St., Riverdale, Bronx, NY, 10471 | Map It
- Phone: 718/549-3200
- Cost: $6; free Tues. and Sat. mornings
- Hours: Mid-Apr.-mid-Oct., Tues.-Sun. 9-5:30; mid-Oct.-mid-Apr., Tues.-Sun. 9-4:30; closed Mon. except holidays. Free garden tours Sun. at 2
- Website: www.wavehill.org
- Subway: 1 to 231st St., then Bx7 or Bx10 bus to 252nd St. and Riverdale Ave. or free van service hourly from W. 242nd St. station between 9:10 am and 4:10 pm.
- Location: The Bronx
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