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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
1,252 reviews
#1 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"The greenhouse filled with fragrant orchids was beautiful, the extensive collection of French & Russian art (including Faberge eggs and glittering necklaces) was fabulous, and the manicured gardens were beautiful!""She was married to a former US ambassador to Russia in the 1930's and amassed an amazing collection of czarist items including Faberge eggs, royal jewelry, palace dinnerware, family portraits and Russian Orthodox..."
National Mall
8,246 reviews
#2 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"... National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Holocaust Museum, the Washington Monument, the White House, the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial, The Vietnam War Memorial, t...""Our graduating senior granddaughter was awed to see everything from Capitol to Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial to Reflecting Pool, White House, Smithsonian Castle, lines of museums, memorials, historic build..."
Tidal Basin
1,667 reviews
#3 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"Cherry blossoms bring visitors to Washington, D.C., but a picnic or a few free quiet moments under the cherry trees beckon locals to enjoy strolls every season at the Tidal Basin, which provides opportunity for co...""However, The Tidal Basin is surrounded by the outstanding, open air and romantic Jefferson Memorial on its south side, The exceptional open air FDR Memorial on its West Side, and the newest memorial - The Martin L..."
Dumbarton Oaks
321 reviews
#4 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"It was such a nice diversion to walk through the park with its flowering cherry trees (not the oriental trees, but gorgeous nonetheless), tulips and other lovely flowers and flowering trees.""The draping purple wisteria and climbing ivy, the enchanting rosebuds and boxwood, the ornamental vases and statues....everything about the place made me feel like I was in a scene of Alice in Wonderland or maybe..."
U.S. National Arboretum
667 reviews
#5 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"We saw gorgeous late season cherry blossoms, ferns unfurling, spring camellias and many other gorgeous specimens along the roads and trails.""Although interesting to visit in any season, it is spectacular when the azaleas are blooming, Also, if you are wondering how a tree or bush you're considering planting will look when t's mature, you can find almos..."
United States Botanic Garden
2,777 reviews
#6 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"I always love heading to big city Botanical Gardens for respite from the hustle and bustle so was happy to check out the US Botanic Gardens in the National Mall in between Smithsonian museum hopping.""... States Botanic garden, well tendered massive amount of species of plants in a very organised and quiet place, beautiful to look at and wander around, well worth a visit especially the lily pad style fountain."
Rock Creek Park
281 reviews
#7 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"... miles of trails through the woods, a horse stable that offers riding lessons, a golf course that meanders through the trees in a rustic oasis with few others around, and the National Zoo is in the park as well.""There are winding roads, picnic areas, playing fields, walking trails, horse trails (and a horse center where you can rent a mount)."
National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden
567 reviews
#8 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"the Fabulous National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden is worth a visit in any season, i've been there in the summer with the fountain in full display and all the flowering plants and trees in full bloom.""Enjoy larger than life sculptures and a cool fountain while you stroll tree-shaded paths and enjoy local flora."
National Zoological Park
4,472 reviews
#9 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"... of other animals out...climbing bears, gorgeous elephants in multiple areas(loved the elephant building, awesome), interesting apes, an amazing reptile exhibit, playful seals and sea lions, farm animals etc.""From there we moved northwest and uphill up the zoo, encountering farm animals, the Amazonian wildlife building and the American trail with Andean bears, bald eagles, seals and sea lions."
Tudor Place
153 reviews
#10 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"But the Tudor House is notable for a few reasons, including an extensive tour that covers almost all of the house, some very impressive items in the collection like a military camp bench that belonged to George Wa...""Fall, there are still several roses still in bloom and filling the air with a glorious aroma unlike many other rose gardens I've been to before."
The Wharf
122 reviews
#11 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"It is so wonderful to have this shining new development along the waterfront with its many restaurants, a Politics & Prose location, other retail, a CVS, music venues, water taxis, yachts and a yacht club, and fou...""One of those happy chances was our happy find of the Recreational Pier in Washington's District Wharf We first noticed the large flare at the end of the pier from the ferry on our way back from National Harbor."
Potomac River
304 reviews
#12 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"There are several parks, walking paths along the entire length of the river maybe 3 miles or more, incredible views, C&O canal, Kennedy center, Jefferson Memorial and of course the direct access to Georgetown itself.""I really enjoy strolling along the banks of the river - there is plenty of paths, you can also take a boat - definitely a place to go to!"
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
874 reviews
#13 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"While the National Gallery of Art and the Air and Space Museum are among to most visited of National Mall museums, it's the donut shaped Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden that gets my vote for the most interes...""This sunken sculpture garden on the National Mall across the street from the Hirshhorn Museum that is always wonderful to wander about and enjoy."
Enid A. Haupt Garden
104 reviews
#14 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"... Mall behind the Smithsonian Institution Building (AKA the Smithsonian Castle), the garden is a great place to visit in any season, but it is especially beautiful in the Spring when the flowers are in bloom.""When we departed we picked up rental scooters that we cruised around the adjacent National Mall and capped it off with a sushi dinner within scooting distance :) We created wonderful memories and I hope to return..."
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
103 reviews
#15 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"Toward the back left as you face the ponds is a boardwalk trail out to the swamp where you can see redwinged blackbirds, herons, egrets, muskrats, etc. and to the right is the Anacostia River, with a trail through...""... the park, including the Visitor Center and the marsh boardwalk, are temporarily closed, visitors can easily spend an hour or two just walking the remaining trails and enjoying a unique display of aquatic plants."
Mary Livingston Ripley Garden
25 reviews
#20 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"It was a beautiful June day and this little garden inspired me to enjoy other Smithsonian Gardens - sculpture garden at the Hirschhorn and the Kathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden by the Smithsonian Castle.""Truly a lovely little garden packed to it gills with all kinds of flowers and plants and even a few birds if you are lucky and look closely."
Capitol Reflecting Pool
27 reviews
#21 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"The reflecting pool is one of the central tenants of the National Mall and on a still day provides a great reflection of either the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.""The reflecting pool in between the Lincoln Memorial and WWII Memorial will be lit up with electric candles tonight September 10 for Lights of Hope."
Bartholdi Park
24 reviews
#22 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
"Located next to United States Botanic garden is a neat little park called Bartholdi park with the fountain named after him which is splendid, well worth the visit.""When I was there in the fall, there were plantings of carnivorous plants in the little garden beds (the park belongs to the Botanic Gardens)."
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (in Georgetown)
10 reviews
#30 of 78 Nature & Parks in Washington DC
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