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The
National Arboretum
Washington, D.C.
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The National
Arboretum is a favorite spot for many Washington DC locals. The
large azalea grove attracts crowds in the spring. There are many
features here that you won't find in any other
arboretum. It covers 446 acres and has 9.5 miles of roads. |
(Photos
coming soon)
Location
Northeast
Washington, D.C.
New
York Avenue at Bladensburg Road
Outdoor groves
and gardens
Asian
collections
Azalea collections
Conifer collection
Dogwood collection
Friendship Garden
Holly and Magnolia Collection
National Herb Garden
National Boxwood Collection
National Grove of State Trees
Native Plant collections
Perennial Collections
Washington Youth Garden
Other
features
Administration
building (aquatic plants and exhibits)
Capitol
Columns
Gift shop
National Bonsai and Penjing Museum
Tram tours (weekends mid-April to mid-Oct.)
(See
website for times and fees.)
Hours
Grounds
hours
8:00
am - 5:00 pm
Open every day except December 25
Gift
shop:
March
1 - mid December
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
202-399-5958
National
Bonsai and Penjing Museum
May
1 - September 15
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Recommended
stay
1-3
hours
Tourist
information
202-245-2726
www.USNA.USDA.gov
Friends
of the National Arboretum:
Membership:
202- ?
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and RV parks
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Woodall's guide
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