Cherry Blossom Festival NJ USA

Branch Brook Park in Newark,NewJersey,USA  has thousands of cherry trees.Every year during the time of spring Essex county celebrated cherry blossom festival.There are more than 4,000 cherry blossom trees with 17 different varieties in Branch Brook Park . Usually, these cherry blossom trees are in full bloom in the second week and the third week in April each year. Many visitors come to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossom all over the place during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Branch Brook Park  Newark instead of travel to the capital Washington DC.It also equally attracted.

Not only the cherry trees were bloomed Daffodils also compete.

Both sides of the river.

Distant view of the Church.

Cherry Blossom and daffodils.

Opposite side

For more information click the link :http://www.essexcherryblossom.com/

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Sri Sharada Ambal Temple, Stroudsburg, PA, US

Sharada  Ambal  Temple in Stroudsburg ,PA was surrounded by green woods of Poconos.It was founded and maintained by Sringeri vidhya Bharati Foundation(svbf).The main deity was Sri Sharada Devi.All  the deities were decorated so gracefully.They allow devotees to do aarti to  the ambal. Every evening they chant  lalitha sahasranamam. They offer the place to stay for long                        
devotees for minimum amount.

Address:
327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA

For more information ,check their website http://svbf.org/home_page.php.

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Bronx Zoo NewYork

Bronx Zoo


Bronx Zoo in New York has almost 600 species of animals around the world.The special attractions are 
4-D Theatre,Bug Carousel,Butterfly Garden,Children's Zoo,Congo Gorilla Forest,Wild Asia Monorail,Jungle World,Zoo Shuttle.


For the tickets and rates check the link.The entire zoo cannot be covered  in a single day,so plan accordingly.
Address:
2300 South Blvd Bronx, NY 10460
 (718) 220-5100

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Bushkill Falls-PA(USA)

Bushkill Falls known as the 'Niagara of Pennsylvania.It consists of series of 8 waterfalls ,the  tallest is over 100 feet.It is located in Northeast Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains in the USA.We reach the falls top to bottom by wooden trails.

The entrance fees to the falls is 

• Adults: $11 / day
• Seniors (Ages 62 and older): $10 / day
• Children (Ages 4 through 10): $6 / day
• Children (Ages 3 and younger): Free / day

At the entrance there is an array of stuffed animals,it looks like real,

Based on the difficulties and length of the paths , marked as red,blue,yellow,green,one can choose of their choice.Strollers are difficult to taken in.

There are lot of wooden bridges and benches to enjoy the different views of the falls.

Some other attractions are,

Miniature Golf

Paddle Boat

Fishing Area

Children Play Area

There are few places for food ,but its better to have your own. Barbeque (BBQ)places also there.

They rent spaces for private gatherings.All together it is good place for family fun,hiking,boating,fishing etc.

Address:

Rte 209 Bushkill Falls, Bushkill, PA 18324

For more information check the link.

From New Jersey it will took around 2 hours to reach the falls.

Near by places are ,

Sri Saradambal Temple

SRI SHARADA TEMPLE : 

327, Cays Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - USA

Guru Temple

Arshavidya

Saylorsburg PA 18353, Pennsylvania

These three places can be visited in one day if plan accordingly.All together it is good for one day trip from NewJersey.

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Macys Flower Show 2012

Every Spring Macys conduct flower show in selected US cities  for past 38 years.The 38th annual flower show was held at Macys Herald Square Newyork.This year the theme was "Brasil:Gardens in Paradise".

Inside the Macys  they portray  small garden setup.

The  street view of Macys in the broad way also decorated with some theme.Six windows are decorated with tropical blooms.

Actual show was conducted in a 5000 square-foot tent in broad way and 34 th street.The center piece is 8 foot tall toucan sculpture and black magnolia.

Man made waterfalls,wooden bridge,amazon garden and all tropical rain forests.

Amazon Garden

It has wide collections of orchids ,coffee,papaya,citrus ,lot of rare plants were showcased.

7 th avenue Macys window also play major role the Bouquet of the day ,design by famous designers.Inside Macys the flower show themed activities were performed like gardening,cooking show,kids activities.
It was held  between March 25  2012 to April 7 2012.
If  u have a chance to visit next year show,don't miss it.

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Strawberry Picking in NewJersey

In NewJersey there are lot of farms ,you can pick ur own fruits and vegtables.Its very fun .The price also comparatively low.Now its almost start of summer season strawberries are ready to pick .

Fresh strawberries from the farm.It tastes delicious.

Try to pick your own strawberries.Its Hallock-U-Pick farm.

Address

38 Fischer Road New Egypt, NJ 08533.

The website link is here.They have their green house also,you can select plants from their wide range of collections.

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RadhaNagar Beach Andhaman

RadhaNagar Beach in Havelock Island  Andhaman Best Beach in Asia and rated among top 10 beaches of world.The island is named after Henry Havelock.




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