Inside The New York Botanical Garden

See the Holiday Train Show with a Group

Posted in Exhibitions, Holiday Train Show, Programs and Events on December 3 2009, by Plant Talk

Make Great Memories—the More the Merrier

Suzanne Flanagan is Group Tours Coordinator.

_DSC9359How many times have you seen It’s a Wonderful Life? A Christmas Story? Too many times to count? Rather than watch the holidays from a couch, break out your favorite festive sweater and create memories of your own with friends, relatives, colleagues, or others on a group tour of the Holiday Train Show.

Make a visit to this spectacular exhibition of twinkling lights, model trains, and replicas of New York landmarks made from plant parts a way of reconnecting with the special people in your life during this special time of year. Groups of 15 or more who plan a weekday visit receive a discount off the general admission price.

You may want to gather friends for a seasonal get-together or plan a day away from the office with co-workers or congregate with neighbors—come with any group of 15 or more during the week and everyone saves.

Picture this: Your group arrives at the Conservatory Gate and is greeted by one of our friendly Group Tours staff members, who will lead you into the Holiday Train Show. There, at your own pace, you take a self-guided tour of the enchanting display, with its large-scale trains and more than 100 charming buildings and bridges.

Afterward, you can go to one of our cafes and purchase a delicious lunch or snuggle up with hot cocoa or coffee. (You can also pre-arrange for a catered lunch in a private area for your group.) Then saunter over to Shop in the Garden to look for holiday gifts.

Need more motivation? Here are the best incentives…

Top 10 Reasons to Bring Your Group to the Holiday Train Show

  1. Enjoy discounted admission rates with groups of 15 or more.
  2. Create memories the whole family can share.
  3. Bring a group from work as a refreshing alternative to boring office parties.
  4. Eliminate worry about sold out shows, and reserve your spot in advance.
  5. Pick up your tickets at the Information Booth, avoiding admission lines.
  6. Receive personalized and expert service from our friendly staff.
  7. Share this New York holiday tradition with out-of-town guests.
  8. Savor a pre-arranged catered lunch in a private area of the Visitor Center Cafe.
  9. Find gifts for yourself or others at Shop in the Garden.
  10. Grandma and Grandpa will love it.

We can’t wait to see you here! Call 718-817-8687 or e-mail grouptours@nybg.org to book your group today. Visit our Web site for more information.