Experts' Choice Award United States Botanic Garden
11 expert reviews
“Situated at the foot of Capitol Hill, this lush conservatory serves as the nation's living plant museum.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's "For the feel of summer in the middle of winter, for the sight of lush, breathtakingly beautiful greenery and flowers year-round, stop in at the Botanic Garden." Full review
Lonely Planet "Resembling London’s Crystal Palace, this iron-and-glass greenhouse provides a beautiful setting for displays of exotic and local plants." Full review
Time Out "The present conservatory was erected in 1930 and recently modernized with state-of-the-art climate controls and a coconut-level catwalk around the central rainforest." Full review
Not For Tourists "Flowers of freedom."
Not For Tourists "Relaxing refuge of tropical flora and primeval plants."
Travel + Leisure "With two outdoor gardens and an indoor conservatory, the United States Botanic Garden features plants from all over the world." Full review
Where "Just west of the Capitol, North America’s oldest botanic garden. Art Deco-era conservatory, jungle area, orchid house. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free." Full review
Fodor's "Established by Congress in 1820, this is the oldest continually operating botanic garden in North America." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Botanic Garden is a great place to escape the bustle of the city and learn about a variety of plants and flowers."
Washington, D.C. Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Travel + Leisure "Visitors can explore thousands of plants, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of environments at the United States Botanic Garden"
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100 Maryland Ave. at First St. SW, At the east end of the Mall, Washington DC, DC 20001
