Leonard J. Buck Garden
The Leonard J. Buck Garden is a 33 acres (13 ha) public botanical garden and woodland garden operated by the Somerset County Park Commission, and located at 11 Layton Road, Far Hills, New Jersey, United States. It is in Far Hills. Weather is mildest over May, June, August, September and October, with 65–84°F highs.
A garden inside Far Hills
Bernards Township is the nearest base
Bernards Township is 3 miles east, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 53 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
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Leonard J. Buck Garden
The Leonard J. Buck Garden is a 33 acres (13 ha) public botanical garden and woodland garden operated by the Somerset County Park Commission, and located at 11 Layton Road, Far Hills, New Jersey, United States. The garden is one of the nation's premier rock gardens, featuring native and exotic plants displayed in a naturalistic setting of woodland, streams, and rock outcroppings. A wooded, rocky ravine is home to numerous wildflowers interspersed among flowering trees and shrubs. Its peak visiting time is spring.
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Bases for Leonard J. Buck Garden
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Bridgewater Township (11) and Franklin Township (20), and New York City has the most rooms in the area (1,485).
New York City
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
8,584,629 people
36 mi east of Leonard J. Buck Garden
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Leonard J. Buck Garden | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Hills | in town | — | — | 974 | $792K | — |
| Bridgewater Township | 6 mi south | 10 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 campground | 46,455 | $606K | — |
| Franklin Township | 14 mi south | 20 min | 20 18 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 69,105 | $458K | B+ |
| Bernards Township | 3 mi east | 5 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 28,594 | $815K | A+ |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 27 26 hotels · 1 motel | 56,633 | $536K | B+ |
| Woodbridge Township | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 25 20 hotels · 5 motels | 104,802 | $433K | — |
| Edison Township | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 20 18 hotels · 2 motels | 109,077 | $497K | C+ |
| Branchburg Township | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 15,511 | $611K | — |
| New York City | 36 mi east | 55 min | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Leonard J. Buck Garden
These well-known sights sit within 61 miles.
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw35 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw34 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw35 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw34 mi BeachConey Island
Big draw61 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaYankee StadiumPhoto credits
Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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A visit to Leonard J. Buck Garden: questions
Is Leonard J. Buck Garden in Far Hills?
Yes. It’s inside Far Hills, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Leonard J. Buck Garden?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Leonard J. Buck Garden from Jersey City and Philadelphia?
About 29 miles east of Jersey City and about 53 miles southwest of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Leonard J. Buck Garden?
Newark Liberty (EWR), about 24 miles away.
Where should I stay near Leonard J. Buck Garden?
New York City (36 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Bridgewater Township (6 mi, 11 places to stay) and Franklin Township (14 mi, 20 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Far Hills
There are no tips yet, so start one in Far Hills’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.