Best fall foliage in NYC area? Woodlawn Cemetery. Seriously.

Written By Tom Darbyshire
Photo credit Gavin Ashworth

Photo credit Gavin Ashworth 2014

Beyond being an architectural wonderland of fabulous mausoleums by famous architects for famous people, Woodlawn Cemetery is a world class arboretum, with over 140 different species of trees, some with trunks over five feet in diameter! And unlike the New York Botanic Gardens, with expensive entry fees and parking, Woodlawn is free to visit, every day, between 8:30 and 4:30. You’ll feel like you have the place to yourself. Just download the VoiceMap app and search for our TellBetter walking tour to enjoy some fascinating stories as you stroll the grounds. An easy drive from Westchester, or take the #4 subway from Manhattan to the Woodlawn stop, directly outside the gates. Bring your earbuds and your best buds.

Tom Darbyshire
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