A true architectural wonder, the OLV National Shrine and Basilica stands as a symbol of one man’s unshakable faith (Father Nelson Baker) and devotion to his patroness, Mary. Its hundreds of paintings, sculptures, and mosaics dazzle the senses and evoke awe in...
Notre Dame is one of the crown jewels of Quebec’s rich religious heritage. Whichever way you look at the basilica, inside or out, it’s awe-inspiring. The Basilica’s vast size, executed in the Gothic Revival style, the extraordinary craftsmanship and artistic polish of...
A Hudson River estate in The Bronx, NY City that has developed a wide variety of gardens as well as dynamic art exhibits of contemporary artists who explore the dynamic relationship between nature and culture. There are spectacular views of the river, a large...
This is a magnificent reproduction of a late 13th century medieval estate – and a wonderful example of Cloistered Gardens. The Cloisters museum and gardens are the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. It...
Nestled in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York, Sonnenberg Gardens is a New York State Historic Park offering one of the few remaining estates in the U.S. with a Queen Anne-style mansion and formal gardens. Built in 1887, Sonnenberg’s 40-room Mansion...
A 1904 house, in the style of Charles II, with a garden made at the same time.The owner’s wife, and his architect, were English. Over 200 acres of gardens that are proportioned and well detailed, inspired by an eclectic range of features from English gardens...
The New York Botanical Garden is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States, located in the Bronx in New York City. It spans some 250 acres of Bronx Park and is home to some of the world’s leading plant laboratories featuring 50 gardens and plant...
The Lilac Festival Rochester is the oldest festival of its kind in North America. Highland Park possesses a huge collection of lilacs, featuring more than a thousand bushes and hundreds of different varieties. Early May is the season that lilacs are blooming in...
Arguably the world’s greatest urban park, this was the project that launched Frederick Law Olmsted’s career. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited, with over 25 million guests per year. Set...
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is the oldest public arboretum in North America and one of the world’s leading centers for the study of plants. The layout of the Arnold Arboretum is ingeniously fitted to the topography, creating a picturesque...
Kykuit is a preeminent Hudson Valley landmark. For architecture, remarkable gardens, art, history, and spectacular scenery, a trip to Kykuit is simply amazing. John D Rockefeller commissioned Olmsted Brothers for the design but was not happy with their work and began...
Honoring the lives of those who were lost is at the heart of our mission. Occupying eight of the 16 acres at the World Trade Center, the Memorial is a tribute to the past and a place of hope for the future. The 9/11 Memorial features two enormous waterfalls and...
