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Come visit the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington DC

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United States National Arboretum

4.7 (5.4K Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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The U.S. National Arboretum is 451 acres of green space open free to the public daily and is an urban oasis in the middle of the city.

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United States National Arboretum

4.7 (5.4K Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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While beautiful year round, I recommend coming in spring when everything is in bloom. Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds.

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It’s an escape from the city without ever leaving it.

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United States National Arboretum

4.7 (5.4K Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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The National Arboretum is famous for these old columns that were part of the U.S. Capitol for 130 years.

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United States National Arboretum

4.7 (5.4K Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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The Capitol columns are a popular place to read or picnic.

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United States National Arboretum

4.7 (5.4K Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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There are countless trails, gardens, and secret pavilions like this pagoda.

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Many visit to see the koi in the water garden by the visitors center.

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United States National Arboretum

4.7 (5.4K Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Inside the Arboretum is the world’s first museum dedicated to bonsai.

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National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

4.8 (454 Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 4:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum is open daily for free and comes with peaceful corners.

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National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

4.8 (454 Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 4:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Visit Website

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Thanks for exploring this hidden gem in Washington, D.C.

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United States National Arboretum

4.7 (5.4K Google reviews)

3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Visit Website