Ingrid Hill

A formal garden with some lovely highlights. There was plenty to see and it was well worth the entrance fee! We are from the East Coast and we love the botanicals so being at VanDusen was terrific because there were so many western varieties of things. Staff were extremely helpful. This is a hot spot for weddings. There were no fewer than 6 today while we were here.signage through the park is terrific, paricularly on the trees. Signs are present but not in your face, ruin your photo variety. Lots of photo ops. I also love how art installations were dropped throughout to enhance the garden experience. Very well done!

This is a very large state park with beautiful views of the NYC skyline by day or night! You also get a great view of lady liberty herself. Ample parking and great signage to navigate around since it is so large. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferriesleave from here. Be aware that you need to leave ample time to pass through security when the season is busy!!