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Are you an avid gardener? Got a green thumb? If so, or even if you just love natural beauty, we share with you the city's beautiful gardens. Check out our list, and then take time out of your busy schedule to stop and smell the roses!
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Step out of the modern world and into a lush paradise, where controlled climates allow plants to thrive as they would naturally. Since the mid-1800s, a wide variety of specimens has been acquired for conservation efforts, including medicinal plants and rare and exotic flora from the tropics. After touring the conservatory, pay a visit to Bartholdi...
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
This lush Victorian garden is located on the roofs of the National Museum of African Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Flower baskets hang from lampposts, and fountains and waterfalls are intertwined among trees. Depending on the season, pansies or begonias are also arranged in spectacular displays. Numerous paths winding through the gardens...
Franciscan Monastery and Gardens
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 1400 Quincy St NE, Washington, DC 20017
This DC monastery is over 100 years old and is similar to the renowned catacombs in the Franciscan Monastery in Rome. Visitors may wander along the walkways in the gardens or choose a spot to sit down and relax. Guided tours of the underground catacombs are available (guided tours only). They take place on the hour, except at noon. METRO:...
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 6910 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Once the home of William McCrillis, an assistant to the Secretary of the Interior during three administrations, this home and gardens was bequeathed to the state before his death in 1978. Now managed by the county, the five-acre garden boasts a wealth of azaleas, rhododendrons and perennials, which bloom spectacularly in the spring. The house...
United States National Arboretum
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Over 440 acres of well-maintained gardens, with primary focus on research and education, are on display for all to enjoy. Several exhibits are devoted to specific themes, such as the Herb Garden and the American Friendship Garden. Visitors can also view a collection of bonsai trees, including 53 given by Japan as a bicentennial gift. Colors come...
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 1703 32nd St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Ten acres of land are covered by beautifully manicured gardens and accompanied by trees and refreshing fountains. Visitors may take a self-guided tour along peaceful walking paths. Each part of the year brings a new experience as seasonal flora and trees proudly display their beautiful foliage. METRO: Foggy Bottom
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 10709 Gunston Rd, Mason Neck, VA 22079
Just outside of this historical museum, once home to George Mason, are several beautifully-kept gardens. Peaceful paths meander through the grounds and provide spectacular views of the Potomac River.
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 3545 Williamsburg Ln, Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC 20008
The garden outside Washington's oldest existing building is a popular place for passers-by and tourists alike. Benches and well-kept flower beds provide a wonderful respite from the daily shuffle as well as a great place to bring a bag lunch. The museum inside allows guests to experience life as it was during the 18th century. METRO: Foggy Bottom
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Nestled on a hill, this beautiful Georgian mansion is surrounded by 25 acres of perfectly manicured gardens. Once home to Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress of Post Cereal, it now displays her unique collections, including incredible pieces by Faberge, 18th and 19th century Russian art works, and a wedding crown with over 1,500 diamonds....
Woodlawn Plantation and Gardens
Category: Gardens - Washington Attractions & Activities
Address: 9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309
This plantation was given by George Washington and his wife to their adopted granddaughter, Eleanor Parke Custis, for her wedding. Today, visitors enjoy walks through the well-kept gardens, as well as lovely views, including glimpses of Mount Vernon in the distance.
