"Randall Manor, Staten Island; 50 minutes from Midtown This expansive botanic garden on Staten Island is a great place to visit any time of year, but it’s particularly stunning when the leaves start to change. You can tour historic buildings and opulent gardens, and on weekends, there are farm stands and artisan markets. During the month of October, you can also sign up for a “Spooky Snug Harbor” tour, which takes place at night and offers insight into some of the area’s dark past." - neha talreja, hannah albertine, carina finn koeppicus, molly fitzpatrick
