Us Botanic Gardens Washington DC

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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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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
Oct 4, 2024
A lovely place to unwind in the city. Lovely gardens outside - we chilled on the benches for a while resting our feet in between museums. You can go into a large tropical area, ascend some steps and … Full review by Joseph T
Oct 1, 2024
Great experience -- busy on weekends of course. Friendly staff, and there are activities to hook in the interest of kids. Restrooms have flowers too! Full review by isabellaboston2017

Questions & answers

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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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Yes
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Would kids enjoy this place?
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Ditto all the previous answers. We have been multiple times and there have always been families with children. In fact, if you're lucky you might be there when volunteers do short child …
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Ditto all the previous answers. We have been multiple times and there have always been families with children. In fact, if you're lucky you might be there when volunteers do short child-oriented programs about plants.
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Is it worth visiting in mid March?
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Yes! It is very pretty. It doesn't have to take up a lot of your time and combine it with a visit to the Capitol.
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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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