This year marks the 20th Annual Holiday Train Show at the NYC Botanical Gardens. Running from Nov 19, 2011 through Jan 16, 2012, this is truly an enchanting show for all ages.
Set in the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, the Holiday Train Show features model trains running through replicas of famous New York City landmarks. As you walk through the conservatory, you have the pleasure of watching the model trains chug their charming way through the lush greenery and around such well-known sights as the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. As if that weren’t a fun enough concept, the NYC replicas are constructed from parts of plants such as bark, leaves, and nuts! Imagine the city transformed into a woodland fairy world and you get a fairly good idea of what the Holiday Train Show has in store.
It’s hard to imagine the scale of the train show from just these pictures, but the next two will give you a better idea of the size of the displays. In addition, this year the Holiday Train Show features a new attraction called the Artists’ Studio. It allows visitors to see the process involved in construction of the NYC replicas. You’ll be able to see buildings in various stages of completion, from start to finish!
Whether you’re looking for a family outing or a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, the Holiday Train Show is an excellent option. Take a leisurely stroll, admire the creativity and ingenuity of the replicas among the vibrant flora, enjoy hot chocolate and gingersnaps, and lose yourself in a magical world!
Visit the NYC Botanical Garden website for ticket information and show hours.