Gardens in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Botanic Garden Located at the base of the U.S. Capitol Building at the eastern end of the National Mall, the USBG includes the Conservatory, (click here to see what’s blooming in the Conservatory); the National Garden with its prominent rose and regional collections; and the stunning two-acre Bartholdi Park.
- Click here to see a slide show and video of the USBG in November.
- The Conservatory and National Garden are open daily 10-5 all year long. Bartholdi Park never closes. Admission is FREE.
National Cathedral’s Bishop’s Garden
The National Cathedral’s 59 acres were designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. and include the formal Bishop’s Garden, Olmsted Woods, and more.
- Click here to see a slide show and video of the Bishop’s Garden in November.
- The Cathedral grounds never close, and are free. Click here for information about garden tours.
National Gallery Sculpture Garden The National Gallery Sculpture Garden occupies 6 acres on the National Mall, along Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets. The Pavilion Café offers year-round café service, along with indoor seating. Entrance is FREE.
- Click here to see a slide show and video of the Sculpture Garden in November.
- Click here for hours. Click here for full information about ice-skating. .
The National Arboretum is a 446-acre park with multiple gardens. It’s located in Northeast Washington.
- Click here to see a slide show and video of the Arboretum in November.
- Click here for hours. It’s FREE.
- Click here to see a slide show and video of Hillwood in November.
- Click here for hours and other visitor information.
The garden at Dumbarton Oaks, named the 6th best garden in the world by the National Geographic, is located in Georgetown.
- Click here for a slide show of Dumbarton Oaks in November.
- Click here for hours, etc.
Gardens in Northern Virginia
Green Spring Garden is Fairfax County, Virginia’s public garden.
- Click here for a slide show of Green Springs Garden in November.
- Click here for more visitor information.
River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia On the banks of the Potomac, River Farm now serves as headquarters of the American Horticultural Society. (River Farm website.)
- Click here to see a slide show and video of River Farm in November.
- Click here for hours and other visitor information.
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia is a fabulous 95-acre public garden and park. Open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, and ice.
- Click here for a slide show of Meadowlark in November.
- Hours vary by month - click to check. A modest fee is charged for admission.
