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United States Botanic Garden
(Attractions & Activities - Parks)
100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington  20024 • 202-225-8333 • 202-226-4082
Distance: ~2.39 mi from The Fairmont Washington, D.C.
Description: NATIONAL MALL. Step out of the modern world and into a lush paradise, where controlled climates allow plants to thrive as they would naturally. Since the mid-1800s, a wide variety of specimens has been acquired for conservation efforts, including medicinal plants and rare and exotic flora from the tropics. After touring the conservatory, pay a visit to Bartholdi Park, where you'll find fragrant flower beds and a historic fountain by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, designer of the Statue of Liberty. Contact the Botanic Garden for its calendar of special exhibits and outdoor concerts. METRO: Federal Center SW
Hours:
Conservatory Daily 10am-5pm  
Bartholdi Park Daily sunrise-sunset  
Guided tours Mon-Fri 10:30am and 1:30pm 
Admission: Free
Reader Reviews
Rating Summary:
(out of 2 active ratings) 
Atmosphere:10 / 10
Experience:10 / 10
Satisfaction:10 / 10
Value:10 / 10
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#1   Posted on 8/19/2005
by Dave
of Seattle
Atmosphere:10 / 10
Experience:10 / 10
Satisfaction:10 / 10
Value:10 / 10
The garden is a great place to cool off on a hot DC day.
#2   Posted on 7/18/2006
by lizo
of Houston, TX
Atmosphere:10 / 10
Experience:10 / 10
Satisfaction:10 / 10
Value:10 / 10
Lovely and kid friendly.
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