• Washington D.C.
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About this trip

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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citizenM Washington DC hotel

www.citizenm.com

550 School St SW, Washington, DC 20024

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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

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Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Washington DC

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

  • Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Washington DC
  • Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Washington DC
  • Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Washington DC
  • Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Washington DC

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

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National Arboretum Washington DC

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

  • National Arboretum Washington DC
  • National Arboretum Washington DC
  • National Arboretum Washington DC
  • National Arboretum Washington DC

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

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Bonsai Museum Washington DC

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

  • Bonsai Museum Washington DC
  • Bonsai Museum Washington DC
  • Bonsai Museum Washington DC
  • Bonsai Museum Washington DC

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

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Busboys and Poets Washington DC

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

  • Busboys and Poets Washington DC
  • Busboys and Poets Washington DC
  • Busboys and Poets Washington DC
  • Busboys and Poets Washington DC

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

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National Botanic Gardens Washington DC

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

  • National Botanic Gardens Washington DC
  • National Botanic Gardens Washington DC
  • National Botanic Gardens Washington DC
  • National Botanic Gardens Washington DC

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

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Cherry Blossoms Washington DC

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

  • Cherry Blossoms Washington DC
  • Cherry Blossoms Washington DC
  • Cherry Blossoms Washington DC
  • Cherry Blossoms Washington DC