Steeped in history, the United States Botanic Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally. …
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Mar 25, 2025
Where else would you want to be on a cold winter day but where the smells are intoxicating and floral. What a beautiful garden. I give thanks to everyone who tends to this magical place. What a treat…Full review by josH9235MI
Mar 24, 2025
I have visited Washington DC a few times and didn't even know that this place existed. I discovered it before I went to DC again and decided to check it out. After visiting this botanical garden, I w…Full review by TravelerGabe
Mar 21, 2025
A nice respite in the middle of a big city, and its free! Have been a few times and has never been busy. All the staff and volunteers are very helpful and if they do not know the answer have always …Full review by noworry
I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any …
I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any restrictions.
It's not really a kids attraction. It hardly qualifies as a national botanical garden being so small compared to other countries. Should be named D.C. city garden.
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