Just beautiful! I recommend for anyone who gets a chance to visit the Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. see plants, flowers, trees, etc. from all around the world and from all different climates. Truly a stunning place. If you enjoy flowers, plants of all kinds from all around the world this is a must see!

A must visit. Especially around the Holidays. It was really empty on Christmas day when I visited, which made for a short line to get in. Theres a stand with good coffee outside. Check out their exhibits, they do a really good job making art with plants. Also, I recommend reading the introductory signs next to the plans. Really interesting information.

United States Botanic Garden is beautiful and has an array of floral specimens that wow the senses. There are various gardens including cactus and orchid to name a couple. The Cacao plant is impressive with its fruit. The conservatory is gorgeous. I went here 5 years ago.

We did not have high expectations. It ended up Botanical garden was a very interesting place. Many different plants that we had never seen before. It even had plants of some of the known chemotherapy agents. We easily spent a few hours there. We enjoyed our visit .

Smaller but well-maintained botanic garden and conservatory. Smaller than one in Glasgow Scotland, but way better maintained and organized as well as accommodating more various plants and their environmental needs.Very educational and good location by next to the US Capitol.Well weather control therefore make it a very good place to visit in inclement weather.Only place open during christmas day thus very crowded even in winter season.Definitely worth to visit in spring season.

Our family really enjoyed the Botanical Gardens. We went Thanksgiving week. It wasnt too crowded. The DC Landmarks made out of plants and plant products were really cool. The place is very well laid out and the plants and trees are beautiful, things are well labeled and easy to read. Our kids ages were from 3-12 and we all loved it. We are looking forward to go back in the spring to tour the outside gardens!

The expected level of sophistication and variety for a botanical garden in Washington. Thought it would be larger though. One section contains large posters of beautiful gardens that at first glance seem to be a map of other sections to be explored, but upon closer read the posters invite you to affiliated botanical gardens across the US, which was a bit deflating. Otherwise, a very beautiful if short visit through a well maintained collection of botany. Even saw a cool collection of carnivorous plants including the Venus flytrap. And of course, you cant beat free admission.

The green house in the Garden is massive and amazing. It truly gives the tropical feeling of warmth and comfort. Beautiful flowers and plants of colorful hues are spread all over the Garden. And the seasonal displays of the Holidays and the changing seasons are spectacular! A definite must for those who love to embrace the beauty of life!

Best place to hang out and be around plants from different biomes -- tropical, Mediterranean, desert, etc. They have rare plants as well. They often have exhibits indoors and outdoors, including a train exhibit every Christmas with a different theme every time. The exhibits DC monuments, memorials and buildings recreated entirely out of plant materials are also not to be missed.

Great place if you love flowers here are a few of my favorite ones

Beautiful, botanical gardens with impressive rotating displays. For the holidays, they have replicas of historically significant buildings in natural materials like bark, acorns and twigs. They were worth the trip to pop in. The tropical room has a high platform where you can look down on the plants. Most of all, the glass building is lovely. Don’t miss this while in DC!

It was a great learning experience with me and my family. It is also great for all ages. I honestly loved the part where you can buy fruit that they had grown at the botanical Gardens it was epic! It also had different type of plants not only did they have North Carolina plants, they also had plants from all around the United States. My grandparents love the medical section of the botanical Garden.

Great place to take the family! Everyone will enjoy the amazing plants the garden has. Not only do they have plants but they have different themes depending on the time of year! Fun and appealing sites are to be had here so dont underestimate the fact that its a garden. This place is huge and just like any place in the area it requires you to walk so wear good walking shoes.

07 April 2019, Sat visit.Very much enjoyed the gardens!*Be sure to dress in easy to remove layers if visiting in non-summer seasons. It gets very hot and humid in the tropical section.

Stopped in to see this year’s holiday display. The mix of historic landmarks constructed of woodland tinder, floral displays and garden trains is always a crowd pleaser. The outdoor display of the “O Say Can You See” tree fort on steroids was a special delight!

Definitely worth the visit. Check the calendar for exhibits. There are benches around the exterior and interior to sit on and enjoy the views. We went for the Season Greetings America exhibit. It was amazing, complete with trains. Great place to visit fir adults & kids.

A heaven for those who love and appreciate plants. We really enjoyed it. Great for kids, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Definitely worth going if you are into plants.

Amazing experience and it’s free! My favorite was the orchid room and the ponds with the lily pads. You can take tours or do an audio tour on your own. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I throughly enjoyed my time here.

Awesome place. Its totally free and no security to get it, so I was able to bring in my suitcase. They have a surprising number of different environments you can walk through and nearly every plant it labeled. Its a super neat garden and definitely worth the 20-30 minutes itll take out of your visit to the national mall!

Great exhibit of plants from all over the world! Cool little exhibits and a children-specific one for the kiddos. Warm in the winter, if youd like to escape the cold/rain for a bit. Expect to spend about an hour in here.

This place is gorgeous! AND ADMISSION IS FREE!! Although a lot of the outdoor plants weren’t bearing flowers because it is still the beginning of spring, the indoor amazon exhibit, the orchids exhibit, the desert exhibit, herbs and other tropical plants exhibits are beautiful! Very well maintained, clean indoors and outdoors, and very clean restrooms. I definitely want to visit again when the flowers are in full bloom, especially the roses! Definitely recommended for anyone interested in botany and gorgeous pictures

Great location right on the mall at the base of Capitol Hill. It seemed that you could escape the hustle and grind of DC by just passing through the gates or into the conservatory. Beautiful samples from all over the country and world. Very informative. Although we didnt take the guided tour we could overhear and it sounded well curated.

If the National Arboretum is too far for you, the US Botanical Gardens are a great alternative that lie right on the mall near the Capitol Building. There are two sections to the gardens, an exterior National Garden and an interior Conservatory (there is also Bartholdi Park, which has the Fountain of Light and Water). If you’re coming from the direction of the Mall, you can walk through the Garden first, which is divided into regional sections and holds attractions like the Kitchen Garden, First Ladies Garden, and Butterfly Garden. You can then make your way towards the giant glass dome and enter the conservatory, which is a huge, two-story glass structure which has an abundance of plants arranged among photogenic settings. It contains an orchid room, a section on medicinal plants, and a rare and endangered plants section, among others. There are also tours available.

Its beautiful from inside. There are lot of plants species have been collected across the world and have been preserved here which visitors can walk down and see.

Always a great time at the Botanic Garden! Free admission, open year-round (even holidays) and great exhibits.My favorite regular exhibit is the Medicinal Plants garden... Its neat to see plants Im familiar with eating being used medicinally.

This is well worth the visit, there are a variety of different themed areas, including a prehistoric plants area which is fun for dinosaur enthusiasts. The gardens outside are also nice to walk around in and quite peaceful because not many people visit. Also a beautiful orchid collection.

One of the joys of the Christmas season is the holiday display at the Botanic Garden. Theres the tree, model trains, displays of buildings and monuments made out of plant materials and lots of little kids having a great time. Next year the orchid show will be held here at the garden and Im sure it will be as amazing as it has been in the past. The exhibits have always been designed so that you can get up close and personal, seeing every beautiful detail of the flowers. Orchids have quite a history, so in addition to enjoying their beauty, theres always something to learn. Something to look forward to and plan for.

One of the botanical gardens! Very well organized and they have an amazing variety of plants and flowers! Loved it! You should definitely go

This place is beautiful with many rooms filled with endangered or simply beautiful plants. I thought it would be bigger than it was but I’m not complaining. It’s an amazing place to take pictures. It’s definitely not an all day experience more of like a hour trip. It’s free it is a nice side trip after visiting the capital.

Incredible array of rare plants. An essential botanic experience.

Awesome. So cold outside, but nice tropical climate in this botanical paradise!

Having visited many Botanic Gardens I chose not to visit here, but alas rainy day! I was Glad it poured and I got a chance to see the well maintained and beautifully laid out gardens with a proper route recreating different plants from around the world.

The botanical gardens were amazing and well cared for. It is small and a relatively quick visit however the care and effort that goes into this garden really shows. I definetly recommend a visit.

Lovely place to scroll pass some beautiful plants. This place will give u some breathing space in summers after visiting US Capitol hill in Washington DC visit. Great place for kids and families.Must go place if you are a nature lover. Cheers

The botanical garden is beautiful, peaceful, and most importantly, FREE! I loved walking around and taking in the different atmospheres and environments. Its definitely worth checking out and if I lived in the city Id probably go more than once!

A must if visiting the area! Has a great variety of plants and is very informative. I’ved lived 3 yrs in DC now and regret not coming soon but happy I did. Would highly recommend.

I. Love. This. Place.I went three different times this past summer and it never gets old. There’s always something new in bloom that wasn’t before and the outdoor area and yoga is so cool.

Beautiful Holiday Displays!! Beautiful trees and unique monument pieces!! Even a train exhibit!! Very Cool!!

The Botanical gardens in Washington is well worth the visit if you love plants. They have several sections set up with its own unique set of native plants. Such as tropical, medical, rainforest etc. There is a outside area also. But in winter they drain the water from the fountain. So to get the full advantage of all the beauty inside and out visit after the cold has left. They also provide a fun scavenger hunt for the little ones. So they can learn as you go. The tropical section has 3 story canopy viewing section. To allow you to see things from the top. Pretty cool. Over all we enjoyed the scenery and it was a good little stop. Took us about a hour.

Lovely Christmas display, with the addition of some very beautiful and intricate scale models of Washington Landmarks. Be aware parking down at the Mall is tight, so be prepared to walk a bit. Definitely worth the trouble!

This is a very beautiful garden with a wide variety in types of plants from different climates such as a tropical and desert. Also, there are paper brochures in many different languages available to tourists that speak and read different languages other than English so information is more accessible regarding the botanical garden.

The Gardens are beautiful! Its set up where you walk through different sections themed for different parts of the world. There is so much to see here and its all free! Incredible.

Had a fun visit here and learned a lot. Its a great break from the business of the mall and I really enjoyed all the informational placards along with the beauty of all the plants.

We love coming here. Whenever we have guests in town the gardens are always on the list of places we go. It’s beautiful and relaxing. And a good midway point after doing the Capital building and the Library of Congress on your way to other things in the Mall.

Beautiful free place to go with both outdoor greenery and indoor exhibits. It’s air conditioned with bathrooms and water fountains, too. Would definitely recommend to go with friends/family! They also have employees stationed throughout to tel you about some of the plants.

Great place to come relax as an adult or bring kids to experience botany from various climates. The exhibits are truly gorgeous and the access to 2 air conditioned rooms to relax in are amazing on a hot day! I really liked the Golden Shrimp Plants.

Great place to bring children! Access parking space for handicap, individuals with out disabilities will have to do a little walking. Amenities available

A well maintained and beautiful botanical garden. Lots of flora and fauna are displayed here. We enjoyed a lot on our visit.

The United States Botanic Garden Conservatory is beautiful place to visit. Free parking and no charge to spend the day marveling at the most gorgeous flowers and plants. There was even a childrens garden where kids can be kids. This was my first visit and I definitely want to go again.

Thing that I like most about botanic gardens are their serenity. No matter, whatever the crowd is, they will always be peaceful and quiet but so much like a library. They feel therapeutic and healthy. This one is free and full of botanic species, in other words full of knowledge. A great place to bring your kids and teach them about natural life. Its not the biggest but well designed and nicely managed. Mark it in your list when visiting DC.

Its small and I didnt see much rare plants. The plus sides are that the staff was very fun to talk with.

Going to the Botanical Gardens was an excellent DC experience for the whole family. Apart from costing except street parking, the facility is very well kept, with a vast assortment of gorgeous things to look at. With multiple levels showcasing plant life from all over the world, it is easy to spend many hours roaming both inside and around the building itself. There is also an entire area dedicated to children, who can plant and water flowers or play on a small playground. Although no food is offered inside, there happens to be a mass of food trucks located about 400 feet from the building. I would love to go back!

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Very fascinating place. Lots of bio-diversity showcased here. The reason I rated 4 instead of 5 stars was the untruthful matter displayed. A rubber tree was portrayed as being native to west Africa (actually originates in Brazil and was transplanted). South African Flora was portrayed as being Mediterranean and the exhibit claims that Flora is not indigenous to the Mediterranean, but rather imported from Asia and the Americas. The subtle Marxist programming was a very jarring experience

Great place to escape a cold or rainy DC day! Walk around and enjoy the variety or even grab a seat at benches and just soak in the beauty. The humidity and floral smells brought me back to Florida living!

The Botanic gardens is a great place to learn about plants and ecology from around the world. Lots of photo opportunities with lots of flowers. If you are lucky you might spot a butterfly or two! A couple of hours to have a look round

The most amazing Christmas trains exhibit at the botanical gardens. Our kids loved to see the incredible sculptures made out of plant materials.

The United States Botanic Garden is a very good attraction for families or those looking for something other than museums and monuments during their time in DC.We visited in December and enjoyed our time here. This is the wrong time of the year for optimal visits to the outdoor garden areas however, the conservatory is temperature controlled, making for a nice experience.Within the Conservatory there is a fair collection of desert plants, orchids, medicinal plants as well as a neat section on Hawaii to name a few things you can see here. Most interesting was probably the multi-floor jungle room, which affords tree level views from the other levels. This seemed rather unique for botantic garden visits in this part of the world.Overall, you can find more comprehensive and impressive botanic gardens in other destinations around the world but the US Botanic Garden in DC is pretty good (and free). In the end, we felt it was a nice option if you are looking for something else after seeing a few of the area Smithsonian Museums.

Beautiful gardens ...and atrium! An area for children to learn gardening makes this very kid-friendly. Lots of differential areas based on climate can lead to learning new things regarding exotic type plants. Have fun!

Beautiful flowers and rare plants from around the country... even tropical plants! I really like it.

Simply beautiful gardens. Very well maintained. Enjoyed a volunteer-led highlight tour - she was very informative and friendly. The interior is very well organized and the plants are labeled clearly; the rooms are divided by regions and area. Essay to follow and very relaxing atmosphere.

Exquisite Christmas garden exhibit of plants and building models from all around the United States. Made of nature materials and very detailed. A wonderland of beauty.

The green house in the Garden is massive and amazing. It truly gives the tropical feeling of warmth and comfort. Beautiful flowers and plants of colorful hues are spread all over the Garden. And the seasonal displays of the Holidays and the changing seasons are spectacular! A definite must for those who love to embrace the beauty of life!

I cant believe I waited so long to go here. Its a beautiful experience and the volunteers are helpful and kind. I wish I was there on a quiet day when I could have brought a book to sit on a bench and read. They also do yoga on Saturdays!

I visited the botanic garden for the first time this December. I didn’t know what to expect during the winter, but i has a great time! They had holiday plants and decorations up, a train room and lots of tropical plants as well. In the main entrance they had iconic DC monuments and buildings made out of twigs, acorns, etc. (see pictures) My favorite was the orchid room. I went on a weekday and it was the perfect time to go - no crowds at all. Highly recommend!!

We visited the Botanical Garden for their holiday display again this year and it was amazing as usual. In addition to the usual sites of plants from around the world, they also have handmade replicas of famous sites from around DC and this year, from around the country. Even if you cant make it for the holiday display, the Botanical Garden in such a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours walking through various climates and seeing a huge variety of plants.

The National Mall and musuems can be chaotic with loud children, huge tour groups, and overall crowded areas.The botanical garden was such a peaceful getaway from the hubbub. Beautiful flowers and plants! And nice and warm!

Amazing indoor family time out. It is also a great place for plant lovers and botanist with a huge collection and artificial environment necessary for the plants.

Plants are life, everyone should come look at the amazing selection of plants here, buy more plants people!

Would highly recommend if you are anywhere in the DMV area. Place is kept very clean, with good signage and educational opportunities sprinkled throughout the gardens, and the specimens they have are phenomenal. All the gardeners are very nice and care about what they do, and as an added bonus, there is always a fun and fresh display going on depending on the season. The holiday show is very busy, and it is the only event that they charge for having no admission cost throughout the year. Some say the federal government is wasteful, but they are spending every penny rightly at the USBG. The photos do not do the place justice- also, it has brilliant views of the Capitol Building just a skip away.

A must-visit for any plant-lover! I was in heaven! There are so many things to see! Its both stimulating and relaxing simultaneously. I would live in the conservatory if I could.

Beautiful place to take photos, take your nice camera and dont be like me. Luckily the cellphone I had is capable of these

One of my all time Favorite places! I enjoy myself every time I go. It was stunning with all of the holiday decorations and the concert brought it over the top.

Very nice place to learn about the diverse plants from around the world. They have a really nice chamber for tropical plants. My personal favorite was seeing the coffee and chocolate plant in person. Now I know how where my Mocha comes from :)

The holiday display is absolutely magical! Will definitely be back in the spring when all the flowers are ready to bloom outside.

Loved the different plant areas including flower, rain forest, etc. Many young people and children enjoying the site. Had a 12noon tour with volunteer which was super interesting. Always hoping to translate ideas into my own garden.

The botanical garden has a wonderful display if many varieties of plants and flowers they also have a very nice holiday display. Definitely worth visiting if you are in DC. The price is also hard to beat Free.

You must do this place. Especially in the cold. Some nice warm tropical rooms. Christmas is gorgeous!

Amazing, beautiful, wonder-filled -so much more than I even expected!!!

I love plants! There are so many I have never seen or heard of, that I could spend days there.

A wonderful place to rest and learn, surrounded by beautiful plantings from across this country!

We had a great time! The collection of plants was amazing! They already had up Christmas decorations and models of the local monuments were featured. It was great!

Seasons Greenings is a magical holiday experience for the whole family with miniature buildings, beautiful seasonal decorations and model trains.

One of the best Botanic Gardens I have seen and trust me Ive gone to various.

Amazing huge botanical garden! Must visit if you’re in DC. Even if you’re not a fan of plants, the atmosphere and the colors will make you stop and enjoy the beautiful moment. It is also free admission for everyone.

This is a small park, but really cool. It is very close to the Capitol and creates a very stunning image in the evening as the sun begins to set in the West. There are plenty of cafe style tables and benches in the park, and there are some well-placed trees that offer pretty good shade. The information sign gives the history of the fountain, which is definitely worth a read. The garden area is planted with pumpkins, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and other seasonal vegetables. There is at least one fruit-bearing tree in the park as well, the pomegranate. While this park is definitely not a prime mover in the sites to see in DC, it is definitely a great place to stop, reflect and catch your breath!

Free. Family friendly. Date friendly. Flora beyond imagination (orchids to cacti to cacao plants). Fantastic division of plants by areas from deserts to the tropics. Interactive plants to smell, steps to climb, and tree trunk bridges to cross. There are also a few pairings. The bathrooms even have orchids by the sinks. You can spend an hour here.

We went to visit the holiday exhibit. It was beautiful. Worth the trip. Also theres a huge maze on the grounds that all kids of all ages will enjoy.

Always amazing place see how wonderful variety of flowers and plants sooo beautiful, enjoy the frangrance along with the information of the types of botanicals learn what coffee, cacao and sooo much more definitely must see.

The gardens at this time of the year are incredible. Trains for the young and mature too! The collection of national monuments and stately houses is a site to see. They are made from all natural items.

The US Botanic Gardens was wonderful. They have several different zones in the green houses, and open air parks outside. Its also free, so its a great place to take kids. They even have a Kids Garden area. The center section has huge palm trees, and a catwalk you can walk on to get a birds eye view. Its really great. They have a Mediterranean climate Garden... With herbs and plants (like olive trees), that help shape the culture of the area. There is a Hawaiian zone, with incredibly dense foliage, and even a zone with medicinal plants, like cinnamon and foxglove. There are a surprising number of food-producing plans, like coconuts, olive trees, papaya, and bananas trees! They also had a scavenger hunt for kids... That my kids didnt see until after they were done for the day. The outdoor Rose garden wasnt in bloom... But it looks impressive already.The building doesnt have a place to eat, or buy food, but Bartholdi Park is right across the street, and has tables and chairs for a picnic.A wonderful trip, and I will totally be going back.

I’d give it ten stars if I could. Beautiful!!!!!! Some of the exhibits were closed because it was too early in the season but there were plenty wonderful plants and flowers to admire.

Absolutely a beautiful place to go, and it changes throughout the year. The outdoor gardens are secluded and alive with insects and birds. The inside has a huge variety of plants from around the world, arraigned by region.Not to be missed!

The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a living plant museum and considered as the oldest botanic garden in North America. Love this! See photos of all the plant species I took!

It truly is an amazing place to understand the environmental conditions in which certain plants live in. You have the opportunity to experience different biomes and witness plants thriving in such conditions. In addition to the experience, you are able to view plants from all over the world. For example: China, Mexico, Central America, and many other places. It is family-friendly and all ages will be able to enjoy it.

Amazing. Worth the time. Each room under glass is better than the next one. Think the Medicinal plants room was my favorite.

A beautiful location in the city. A lot of little nooks to just sit and relax. A great place to meander and learn about plants from around the world.

A wonderful place to spend an hour inside and perhaps one more outside in the garden

Its amazing that they are able to preserve plants from different regions by simulating those regions through temperature and humidity. You are able to see plants from all over the world.Not only do you learn about different plants and trees, but the place also just looks amazing aesthetically. You could walk around for a couple hours.Very educational and relaxing. One of the best free things to do in Washington DC.

Love it.. Love it... Over 1000 orchid species.Other tropical plants