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Enjoying a District of Columbia holiday? Don’t miss the plant life. Stroll among the cherry blossoms and azaleas at the US National Arboretum. Breathe deep and take in the lotus blossoms at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. And learn the art of bonsai at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum.
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1.5 Hour
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
A balanced ecosystem with room for the public to observe. Watch birds or animals make their homes within the foliage.
1550 Anacostia Ave NE, DC 20019
A balanced ecosystem with room for the public to observe. Watch birds or animals make their homes within the foliage.
1550 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019
1 Hour
US National Arboretum
A green space dedicated to trees, and is home to each of the 51 state's trees. Also has a dedicated garden to bonsai trees.
3501 New York Ave NE, DC 20002
A green space dedicated to trees, and is home to each of the 51 state’s trees. Also has a dedicated garden to bonsai trees.
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20002
0.5 Hour
National Bonsai Museum
Located in the US National Arboretum, this garden displays authentic bonsai. Visit for free and learn about the artform.
3501 New York Ave NE, DC 20002
Located in the US National Arboretum, this garden displays authentic bonsai. Visit for free and learn about the artform.
3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
0.75 Hour
Busboys and Poets
A community gathering place - restaurant, bookstore, and theatre combined into one. Giving local artists a venue for promotion.
450 K St NW, DC 20001
A community gathering place – restaurant, bookstore, and theatre combined into one. Giving local artists a venue for promotion.
450 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
0.5 Hour
United States Botanic Garden
More of a green museum than a garden, is the oldest maintained botanical garden in America; George Washington spearheaded its establishment.
100 Maryland Ave SW, DC 20001
More of a green museum than a garden, is the oldest maintained botanical garden in America; George Washington spearheaded its establishment.
100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001
1 Hour
Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms
Well-known for the spring time annual Washington's Cherry Blossom Festival, the trees are planted all around the water edge.
1850 West Basin Dr SW, DC 20242
Well-known for the spring time annual Washington’s Cherry Blossom Festival, the trees are planted all around the water edge.
1850 West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242