The Nation’s Garden
Established in 1927, the 450-acre U.S. National Arboretum was designed for scientific research, education, and conservation of plants, trees and flowers.
Springtime is a great time to visit, plus, there are events and shows almost every week. Some require advanced registration and a fee, but more are free. You can walk, bike, drive or take a tram ride (details below) through the park.
With magnolias, boxwoods, azaleas, a grove of State trees, a bonsai museum, a large herb garden, plus numerous flower beds including daffodil, daylilies, and more.
Upcoming Shows
- Camellia Show - free
Saturday, April 14, 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 15, Noon - 4:00 p.m. - Japanese-influenced Sogetsu Floral Design Exhibit - free
Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Azalea Tours - $15 per person and registration is required
Wednesday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. – Noon, and Monday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. – Noon - Garden Fair Plant Sale – free, in the New York Avenue parking lot
Saturday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Bonsai Display - free
April 28 - May 6, daily 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Also check out the calendar of events or see what’s in bloom before your visit.
Tram Tours - You may also take an open-air 35-minute tram tour through the park. The noon-stop tour provides a recorded presentation with information about the Arboretum, its history, mission, research and the various gardens. Tram tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis daily at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
U.S. National Arboretum
3501 New York Avenue, NE – about 2 miles from the Capitol Building
Visitor entrances at the corner of New York Avenue and R Street
Washington, DC 20002-1958
202-245-2726
Hours – open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tickets- Admission is free. Tram tour – Adults - $4.00, seniors - $3.,00, kids 4-16 - $2.00, kids under 4 are free.
Dining – there is no food service at the park, but you may bring your own picnic.
Nearest Metro subway station– Stadium Armory Station - Blue and Orange lines. Transfer to the B-2 Metrobus to Bladensburg Road. Then a 2-block walk to R Street. Turn right on R Street and continue 2 blocks to the Arboretum gates.
Parking – free parking is available throughout the park
Photo credits: Flickr
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