NYC Art and Garden Spots, From Orchard Street to Rooftops

4.8 (237)

Tue – Sat, 10:00 – 18:00

130 Orchard Street

Three floors of rotating contemporary art fill this graffiti-covered building at 130 Orchard Street, with each artist given a dedicated floor. International artists, a bookstore and free admission round it out. Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

4.6 (317)

Mon – Sat, 07:00 – 18:30; Sun, 07:00 – 15:30

644 Richmond Ter

Staten Island's largest plant section sits beside in-season fruits, vegetables and gardening supplies at this market at 644 Richmond Ter, operating from 1985. Shoppers praise the knowledgeable staff. Doors open at 7:00 AM daily, closing at 6:30 PM and at 3:30 PM Sunday.

4.1 (51)

87 Schenectady Avenue

Chickens and rabbits share a 4,000-square-foot Crown Heights lot with a communal vegetable patch at 87 Schenectady Avenue. Residents drop off fruit and vegetable scraps for composting, ideally frozen. The bulletin board lists the weekly open hours.

4.6 (707)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 20:00

55 Water St

A rooftop lawn rises among Financial District towers at 55 Water St, with trees shading the afternoon sun. Tables, benches and a seasonal beer garden face the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge and active helipads. The park opens 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.