Always a great place to be for children and adults. It has so many different places to check out…read moreand explore. Learning is endless when they have little stands to tell you what you are seeing. The greenery is so smooth and beautiful flowers everywhere I enjoyed the walking around through the Chinese Scholar's Garden to see the beautiful bamboo trees and the amazing cottages it took my breath away like I was transformed into China. Be careful of the trails because they are uneven but that is what makes it so beautiful how natural everything is. They have so many shows and eating areas to go to the museums are so fun and interactive. I have to go back again it was so much to see....especially when they have concerts on the lawn....so wonderful to spend a summer afternoon with the kids then go back for the adult good times to be had

What a trek to Staten Island! On a day off, my friend and I decided to check out this botanical…read moregarden. Would I say it's comparable to the other botanical gardens in BK or BX? No but it is a free entrance. I came here on a Monday and it was pretty quiet with little crowds. They had a children's museum and several veterans buildings. Most of them were closed due to their hours being only on weekends. Our main goal was to visit the Chinese temple. There aren't visible signs so we got lost for almost 20 minutes, hiking through unnecessary dirt. Once found, it was unfortunately closed! It was such a bummer. There is one food place in the entire garden but I felt it was pricey and opted to eat in the city. Would I return? Probably not but i can see if someone wants to relax at a park to read a book and free of the NYC noise then this is your park! Best to wear sneakers here, you will WALK! They did have beautiful flowers that I spotted throughout.

Great venue for a party. It's private membership. But absolutely stunning views and great food. Was…read morethere for a party.

We came here for dinner as guests of a member and had a great time. The service was attentive, and…read morethey had a good sense of humor. The food was very good. Our group enjoyed everything except the dessert platter, which fell a bit flat after the standard of the rest of the meal. The house is set on a hill and has a pretty view. It was dark by the time we arrived, but I can imagine nice sunsets from up here! They seem to do a lot of events and parties, where you can rent out a portion of the facility. There was a lively retirement party going on upstairs while we ate downstairs...Looks like a great place for an event!

The museum is hard to get to if you don't live in Staten Island and don't want to drive. For the…read moretrip, I took the Staten Island and the S40/S44 bus to get there. I took one of the buses there and the other bus back to the ferry. One you arrive there are multiple floors of a activities. Outside on the lower level, there is a water station and park. On the ground floor, there is fire truck and game. On the third floor, there is construction activities. There is a snack area on the lower floor. Prices are around $7 to $8 for combos. See my menu picture. And before you leave, they sell ice cream for $3. Bring cash because you need to spend $5 to pay with card.

One ferry away from manhattan and into Staten Island terminal where you can hop on S44 or S40. It…read morewas a bit of a find to get into the museum but if you have Google maps you are good to go. Very big space. You and your child can literally spend a whole day here. Check their website for opening days and time. Food purchases station is closed on weekend but they do have snacks vending machine. You can bring your own food to eat at their lunch room either inside with AC or outdoor where is a water play area and playground during summer time. Different level floors to explore kids will definitely enjoy this museum. Not crowded. They have an ice cream for purchase at the entrance of the museum.

Knowing my fascination with the Revolutionary War's Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of…read moreBrooklyn Heights or the Battle of Long Island), my son surprised me with this historical gem. The Old Stone House is located in the Park Slope neighborhood near the boundary with Gowanus. It sits adjacent to Washington Park. The house itself is a reconstruction of the original structure, which burned & was excavated. It uses some of the original stones and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An important site in the defeat of Washington's troops, it headquartered the British troops in the first major battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Old Stone House was even the earliest headquarters of the Brooklyn Dodgers. I continue to mourn the fact that they were moved from Brooklyn, having followed the team in my childhood with my Daddy. He instilled in me the love of baseball. Today the house is a wonderful museum with displays and exhibits of the Battle of Brooklyn. Most impressive is the large exhibit of miniature soldiers as they were positioned during that 1776 assault. Whether or not you're a Revolutionary War Historian, you'll learn much about the area and its place in history by visiting the Old Stone House.

Pretty cool small and free museum in Brooklyn. People were nice as well. Definitely worth visiting…read moreduring their limited hours.

My friend showed me this place last year and I can not wait to take my family this year. The kids…read morewould absolutely love it. Other than the obvious Christmas theme, there is a nod to Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well. Its beautiful and cheerful. Absolutely amazing. Especially keeping in mind that this has been done for several decades now. It is a landmark of Canarsie and we're going to be coming from across the city to see it. I would definitely recommend for others to see it as well.

Wonderful tradition the Guarino and Seddio families are keeping up for the neighborhood. People…read morecome from all over Canarsie and other areas to view the beautiful display. They arrive with family and friends or even by themselves to enjoy the lights and holiday spirit. It makes me proud to call Canarsie home.

It was a wonderful place my grand children and I enjoyed it,there's so many creations all made by…read moreLenny,it's phenomenal.

I visited this museum during the Memorial weekend and was pleasantly surprised that the place…read moreexisted and how talented the artist was in the community. We had the pleasure of meeting the artist, Mr. Lenny who explained he grew up very poor in the West Indies and used to make his own toys out of different things he found around the house and in his community. He stated he started working as a car mechanic when he came to NYC and started making little objects out of scrap metal and then progressed to larger items. The art work was definitely more impressive after hearing his story and modest beginnings. Mr. Lenny was very humble and didn't appear to be that motivated in being in the "limelight" to promote his work. He stated he really didn't sell his art pieces but would occasionally make a piece for commission if he was in the mood to do the work. Mr. Lenny did have some small affordable souvenirs available for purchase including tee shirts, posters and mugs. My favorite pieces were Michael Jackson, Obama and the 9/11 memorial. We also saw one of Lenny's pieces at the Snug Harbor Park. Mr. Lenny is truly an artist to be reckoned with and it was cool visiting his museum and him being there answering our questions and just opening up about his personal journey. This was like my 3rd time in Staten Island so I am not familiar with the area but we took the Ferry and then bus 40 to get to his museum. He also had a bathroom for visitors and it was clean. LOL. This is definitely a spot to check out and then you can walk to Staten Island's gorgeous park, Snug Harbor which is what we did, it was about a 15 minute walk for yall non walkers or the bus was right on the corner.

A very cute place with a lot of history. The staff is still friendly and welcoming. The museum is…read morepart of the NYC Culture Pass. It was bigger than I thought it would be, with it being two floors, and with extra extended rooms of weaponry and flags. It has a very woody smell and is filled with beautiful old artifacts. The museum is also kept very clean, spotless, and chilled as much as possible. We went on a hot summer day and it was pretty okay inside despite the first level of the museum not having centralized AC. They also have guided museum tours if you are intestedt!

Fraunces tavern is unlike anything else in NYC: a true gem for locals, tourists and history nerds…read morealike! The chicken pot pie is one of the best I've had, and the servers are all warm and kind. I even had a situation where my uncle left his water bottle and they called me to help get it back to him. Also has a great wine selection. Highly highly recommend for your next visit to NYC, birthday party or business luncheon,

If you're looking for a space to host an event, this space is perfect. It's just the right amount…read moreof room to do an awesome event. It is equipped to host just about any type of event. I recently chaired a meeting there and all I had to do was bring my laptop. Everything else was there, waiting for me. The artwork on the walls is also a plus. The owners are professional and accommodating within reason. Looking for an event space? Look no further.

A perfect, intimate, modern and classy event space that can transform into literally anything you…read morecan imagine. Holding a forum? This is the place. Having a celebration? Invite your family here. Hosting a game night? Everything you need is at this gallery. Need a photography / video studio? It's all right here. Not only is it the perfect event space but the owners are professional, courteous and extremely helpful. I highly recommend hosting your next event at Barataria Gallery