National Arboretum Wash DC
Apr 25, 2017, 7:23 pm
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National Arboretum Wash DC
Anyone ever been to the National Arboretum in Wash DC? Any information/recommendations? Thanx for any information.
Apr 25, 2017, 11:00 pm
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It's a bit spread out, so expect some serious walking or to drive to the various parking lots strewn throughout the grounds. The visitor center / bonsai garden / herb garden are all at the area by the "main" parking lot. The giant columns are kind of fun, you feel a bit like you're exploring ancient ruins (ok, maybe that's a stretch). There are a few other collections around... I like the Asian Collections the best, and also the "slow-growing conifer" collection. Although I didn't see them, apparently eagles live there? While you're in the area, I would go to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (I prefer them to the Arboretum, but I like marshy areas a lot!). Have fun!
Apr 27, 2017, 10:33 am
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I try to go several times a year. It's lovely and free, but it's definitely a scientific arboretum, not a show/ornamental garden--they make an effort to arrange things nicely when they can, but it's not the primary purpose of the collection. Also be aware it is not easily accessed via public transportation--you can take a bus there, but if you're touristing a car or cab is your friend.
Seconding Kenilworth as another worthy destination, as well as the US Botanical Garden. On the admission-fee-required side of things, Brookside Gardens and Hillwood Estate are also nice.
Seconding Kenilworth as another worthy destination, as well as the US Botanical Garden. On the admission-fee-required side of things, Brookside Gardens and Hillwood Estate are also nice.
Apr 27, 2017, 7:39 pm
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Indeed. The Zoo's Panda Cam has been joined by the Arboretum's "Eagle Cam"
http://www.dceaglecam.org/
http://www.dceaglecam.org/