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    United States Botanic Garden - Annual holiday train set

    United States Botanic Garden

    (619 reviews)

    This place is genuinely cool and worth the trip. The greenhouse conservatory is massive with a full…read moreglass ceiling, tropical trees reaching up to the rafters, ferns and rock formations everywhere. Feels like you stepped into a rainforest, not a building. The desert section with the cacti and dramatic rock formations is a nice contrast too. The specialty exhibit with the labeled specimens is a highlight. They had an ant plant display with actual species tags like Hoya bilobata and Kraenzlinella mounted on driftwood and mossy rocks. The level of curation is serious, clearly put together by people who actually know their stuff. Make sure to come early before it gets super crowded. Parking around the area is a little challenging, but street parking readily available. We came in a Sunday it wasn't too bad, but make sure to get there early and dress accordingly!

    Dear reader, The…read moreUnited States Botanic Garden is an absolute treasure and one of the loveliest ways to spend your time in DC. It feels peaceful, fascinating, and quietly spectacular all at once, which is really a rather strong combination. From the moment you walk in, there is so much to take in that it becomes very easy to lose track of time in the best possible way. The large orchid exhibit was especially breathtaking. It had that rare quality of making everyone slow down a bit and simply look, which feels increasingly impressive these days. The colours, shapes, and sheer variety were amazing. It made the entire visit feel even more special. The medicinal plant section was another standout for me because there is genuinely so much to learn there. It adds a thoughtful and educational layer to the visit without ever feeling dry or overly serious. The atriums are amazing and full of interesting things to see like bananas(?!), and the large tropical area is particularly fun to explore. It feels lush, immersive, and just a little dramatic, as though you have wandered into a completely different climate for a while. The outdoor area is also wonderful and makes the whole place feel even more expansive and relaxing. A further point in its favour is the gift shop, which is absolutely worth a stop. It is full of interesting things and does not feel like an afterthought, which one must appreciate. Even better, the prices are pretty fair, so it is actually possible to leave with a little something without feeling entirely taken advantage of. They have a vending machine where you can get really fun art prints too! Overall, the United States Botanic Garden is beautiful, engaging, and very much worth visiting. Between the orchids, the tropical rooms, the medicinal plants, the outdoor spaces, and the charming gift shop, there is so much to enjoy. I would happily return again and again, and quite enthusiastically at that.

    Mary Livingston Ripley Garden - Day Lily

    Mary Livingston Ripley Garden

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    One of my favorite gardens in the city. The Ripley Garden is beautiful and provides a bit of…read morerespite between the busy National Mall and the Smithsonians. This gorgeous garden is lushly landscaped and includes seating and a centerpiece fountain. I come here often for reflection. Tours are offered and I hope to take advantage soon.

    The national mall lined by Smithsonian museums was designed to evoke open vistas of this great land…read moreand to impress with its wide, open spaces stretching out. However, in truth, the scrubby grass fields in the middle seem non-functional unless you are a frisbee team. Lacking any distinguishing architecture for visual interest, shade for respite, or even whimsical snack stalls for gathering spots, the mall isn't particularly pedestrian-friendly. That's where the gardens tucked into tight spaces between the massive museum blocks, provide a refreshing counterpoint. This Ripley Garden in particular, is an exquisite treasure trove of wondrous botany. You'll find it in a corridor abutting the Hirschorn Sculpture Gallery, and across the street from the historic carousel. A cornucopia of plants with staggered bloom times provide a dazzling array of textures and colors. Plant labeling makes the display more interesting. I feel that this garden could stand toe to toe with the best botanical gardens anywhere (well a miniature one at least!). I take lunch breaks in this garden, and despite the fact that it is a relatively small corridor, it has nooks and spaces with benches for people to pause and ponder the complex abundance of the natural world around them. Every time I walk through, my eye is drawn to a seemingly endless variety of curiosities that delight and amaze, more so because they are drawn from the ever-shifting, ever-evolving natural world, and are not man-made, predictable, and static. By design, it represents the infinite complexity and renewal of the natural world. It's funny how I easily tire of things, in general, but I return to this garden day after day, and find it novel. I've also been able to learn quite a bit about plants. I contemplate the vigor and complexity of plants from Africa and South America and compare them to the native plants of this continent. There's much here to open your mind in wonder. The best part of this garden might be that its a free gift thanks to the Smithsonian! What's not to like? Tip to tourists: Grab lunch from the l'Enfant Plaza food trucks, about 2 blocks away, and bring your grub to eat here.

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