What a great place! I had never visited before and wanted to do some exploring on a beautiful Fall Sunday. It did not disappoint.
Nice place to be outdoors surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers. Each "attraction" is pretty far away from each other, so I would recommend either having a car or a bike to move around. If you have little time I would recommend the bonsai section, which closes at 4pm while the arboretum closes at 5pm.
Nice free place to bring your kids or pets. Large open spaces. Interesting gardens/bonsai etc. look out for the capital columns. Could have better sign posts though.
Love this place! It is hard to find a parking space at the entrance if you arrive after noon. I personally enjoy it more biking around is too big if you want to see all of it by just walking and the parking can be a hassle.
A beautifully scenic rolling landscape just SE of the urban density of DC, it's really a relaxing place to enjoy. The columns pictured were removed from the Senate building front facade not long after Lincoln's inauguration and eventually placed in the arboretum. There is a fountain and a large square pool atop a hill in and in front of the pillars, with several benches to sit and relax on. Brush grows around the hill, but there are cut walking paths of concrete and wood to wander throughout the natural growth all over. From the pillars, you can see houses in the far distance, and arboretum buildings (which apparently host private events like weddings!) only a few hundred feet from the pillars. On a nice day, this is a beautiful place to be.
I was excited to explore the Bonsai on exhibit, but mostly in the greenhouse room for the season. They are so beautiful! Then there are the Capitol Columns, which are amazing! The grounds are so nice and well kept. I took a walk on the wooded trail with beauty all around. This was an excellent stop for a Sunday afternoon!
United States National Arboretum is a US Park based in Washington, District Of Columbia. United States National Arboretum is located at 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA.
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