United States Botanic Garden
United States Botanic Garden
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100 Maryland Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
United States Botanic Garden Reviews
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Dec 21, 2007
The United States Botanic Garden is a wonderful display of plants, flowers, and other flora. The Conservatory is located between the National Mall and Capitol Hill, adjacent to the United States Capitol. Many parts of the collection are descendants of exotic specimens gathered by the world-wide US Exploring Expeditions of the early 19th Century.
The Conservatory building is divided into several climate-controlled galleries. These include exhibits on Orchids, Rare and Endangered species, Medicinal Plants, Desert plants, and a Garden Court with two fountains. Dominating the center of the Conservatory is the Jungle rainforest in the glass-domed Palm House. The Conservatory was rebuilt and enlarged in 1997-2001. Special seasonal exhibts take place throughout the year. Especially popular is the holdiay exhibt between late November and early January when natural material models of Washington landmarks and garden railway trains are on display. I recommend a stop at the Botanic Garden during your visit to Capitol Hill or the National Mall.  Part of the Inside Washington, DC travel blog Part of the list Washington, DC, Attractions and Travel Tips
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United States Botanic Garden Blogs
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Sep 14, 2008
Garden 5. West Building of the National Gallery of Art 6. East Building of the National Gallery of Art 7. United States Capitol 8. Ulysses S. Grant Memorial 9. United States Botanic Garden
10. National Museum of the American Indian 11. National Air and Space… Washington DC |
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Dec 21, 2007
On Friday, I decided to see the annual Starlight Express display at the United States Botanic Garden .
The Botanic Garden is at the foot of Capitol Hill. I arrived there after a brief lunchtime walk in the brisk December air. A multi-tiered garden railway layout had been set up along the length of the entrance… Christmas Season around Capitol Hill |
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Apr 30, 2009
Continuing on down the Mall and Independence Avenue on our walk, we passed the United States Botanic Garden , National Musuem of the American Indian (a long line had formed to get in), and the National Air and Space Musuem. I suggested to Gejah that they visit the Air and Space Museum. They could continue on down Independence Avenue, I advised… Meeting a TravBuddy in Washington |
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- 100 Maryland Avenue, SW
- Washington, District of Columbia
- 1-202-225-8333
- http://www.usbg.gov/
- Hours: 10:00-17:00 daily
- Directions: The Botanic Garden is located on Maryland Ave., SW, at the corner of Independence Avenue and First Street, SW. Metro: Federal Center SW or Capitol South stations.
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