March 22, 2012 12:00 AM

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Think beyond the Great Lawn and head to one of NYC’s best little known parks for a picnic lunch. Grab some goods at a deli beforehand, or pack a lunch for two consisting of homemade sandwiches, chips, drinks, and of course, dessert. Making lunch yourself will not only land you extra brownie points, but it makes the outing even more budget-friendly.Set up your picnic blanket at on of these great locations—you’ll enjoy views of the waterfront, Brooklyn Bridge or the Manhattan skyline.
Inwood Hill Park Seaman Ave New York, NY 10034
Breezy Point Tip Rockaway Point Boulevard Queens, NY 11697
Brooklyn Bridge Park 34 Furman Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 222-9939 brooklynbridgeparknyc /
The Butterfly Exhibit At The Bronx Zoo(credit: WCS/Bronx Zoo)
Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Blvd. Bronx, NY 10460 (718) 220-5103 bronxzoo /animals-and-exhibits/exhibits/butterfly-garden.aspx Reviews & More Info
The Bronx Zoo butterfly exhibit just opened its doors for the season earlier this month "
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