Queens Botanical Garden
Inside scoop: Don’t miss the Rocket Park Mini Golf Course,
which reveals that the same laws of motion and gravity that
guide the path of a spaceship also control the motion of golf balls
here on Earth. In this nine-hole miniature course, players explore
key science concepts such as propulsion, gravity, escape velocity,
and gravitational assist.
Address: 47-01 111th St. and www.nysci.org.
QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDEN
Evolved from the 1939 World’s Fair, Queens Botanical Garden
is a 39-acre urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are
celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational
programs and real-world applications of environmental
stewardship. Something is in bloom no matter the season. Special
sections include the Arboretum, Cherry Circle, Fragrance Walk,
Fred Gerber Woodland Trail, and Perennial and Rose Gardens.
Queens Botanical Garden
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