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United States Botanic Garden

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Tripadvisor (2,875) · Botanical garden in Washington, United States
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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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Dec 8, 2024
Fun experience and beautiful displays. All ages can enjoy and great for families with little kids. The poinsettia displays and the architectural exhibits were amazing. Full review by emptynestingnow
Nov 29, 2024
You cannot go wrong visiting this place while in Washington DC. We went during the Christmas set up and the displays and the different amounts of poinsettia plants were amazing. Full review by dave911nj
Oct 23, 2024
Just down the hill from the buzzing atmosphere of the capitol is this small, peaceful oasis of calm. I discovered it many years ago and always stop by during trips, just to recharge. The staff is d… Full review by Kittygal
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The gorgeous United States Botanic Garden presents botanical variety, from the desert to the tropics, along a series of calm and gently mea…
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Located on the grounds of the US Capitol, this botanic garden features a conservatory, a rose garden, and even a butterfly house. You can …
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The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) can be found on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., near Garfield Circle. This g…
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Do they have wheelchairs?
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If your question is do they supply wheelchairs my answer would be that as far as I know they do not.
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What is the bag policy for to gardens?
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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 …
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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.
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Will it be too uncomfortable to visit if it’s a 100 degrees outside, like it’s today?
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Would kids enjoy this place?
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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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Is it worth visiting in mid March?
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Yes. It is warm and beautiful anytime of the year.
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Do I need a horticultural background?
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For some horticulture volunteering opportunities a basic horticultural or gardening background is requested. However, in many other areas, both in hands-on gardening and public …
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For some horticulture volunteering opportunities a basic horticultural or gardening background is requested. However, in many other areas, both in hands-on gardening and public engagement, previous...
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