Time Out tip: The Central Park Conservancy launched a cherry blossom map and Brooklyn Botanic Garden maintains a CherryWatch map so you can track the buds before you head out for a walk. Be sure to treat the trees kindly and don’t disturb nature when you’re going in for that close-up video.
Tulip Day
April 7
Though the chance to get a free bouquet of tulips is sold out, you can still enjoy the beautiful blooms on Tulip Day in Union Square on April 7. More than 200,000 tulips in a variety of colors will be on display thanks to the Dutch government.
Time Out tip: Get there early to see the best array of blooms. They’ll be on view between 11:30am and 3pm on Sunday, April 7.
Rose Room
Open Tuesdays-Saturdays
This new bar at Hudson Yards is packed with rose decor and has an excellent drink menu. Rose Room, located on Level 4 of The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, is home to 4,000 real preserved roses from Flux de Fleur. Toast to spring by sipping a Cherry Blossom Bliss with vodka, cassis, honey, espresso.
Time Out tip: The bar specializes in espresso martinis—cheers to that.