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    Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

    4.5 (241 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Brina T.

    Beautiful outdoor botanical gardens with surprisingly little-to-no geese fecal matter. They have many picturesque spots that transport you to South Korea. Just be sure to not visit on a heatwave like we did.

    Lilac room bathroom
    Tori H.

    *disclaimer: this is a review for the atrium, a wedding venue* I schedule for an hour tour of the atrium, as a potential wedding location. It has its separate parking lot so if you book the venue, it fits nearly 200 guests in the lot and inside the venue. I would say this venue is best fit for a smaller wedding, less than 100 people. Although they can accommodate more, I think the space is quite small, and would not be as comfortable. Inside, there is a Lilac Room, for the bride and bridesmaid to get ready in. There's a bathroom, with a large mirror that goes across the wall. There are men and women bathrooms in the hallway, with about 5 hooks to hang things on the wall. The atrium space has two bridges, with a pond that goes from one end to the other, and trees with lights that are decorated year round. It's a quaint spot, and the windows overlook the garden. They have a separate room, in the back which they recommend for a bar and the catering. Wayne, who showed us around is very knowledgeable and is so willing to work with you on floor plans, catering details, decorating details, all things wedding planning once you book the location! He would be such a big asset to your special day!

    Raj B.

    This is a nice getaway away from the Madding crowd right in the middle of Vienna very close to Tysons corner and McLean. The entrance fee for the garden is eight dollars per adult with a 50% off for kids below 18 and adults above the age of 54. The place does have a tendency to get crowded during weekends but still it's big enough to handle a crowd. I would definitely recommend it.

    Chandler D.

    Every year my husband and I have a tradition of attending various light show festivities during the holiday season! Meadowlark has a nice setup along with a scavenger hunt which is great for little kids! They also sell s'mores kits and hot beverages to go along with your adventure!

    Alexandra R.

    Meadowlark is absolutely beautiful! My husband and I got married in the Woods gazebo, and everything was perfect. The gazebo is gorgeous and very shaded, and the staff made planning straightforward and easy! If you are looking to host a small wedding outdoors that is budget friendly and in the DC area, you should definitely consider Meadowlark. We comfortably fit 12 people inside the gazebo. The gazebo is not far from the main entrance, but the path to it is unpaved and slightly uphill (which might be an important consideration for anyone with mobility concerns).

    Mychelle H.

    I found out about this garden through yelp. I was looking for a fun winter activity with my dog. Originally we were going to just drive around neighborhoods to look at Xmas lights but this was so much better. According to their IG, you buy the tickets online on eventbrite. We went on military appreciation night so we saved money (which is great right after Xmas). It was free for active duty with one purchasing customer. So as a civilian it cost me $18 and our pup was $6. I wasn't sure about the pricing at first because I've been to some other winter lights walk through and it takes you 10 minutes max in and out. This was not the case for Meadowlark. They put a lot of effort into having fun lights at all parts of the path. And it was all something different and not just repeated tree wrap around lights. I really liked the creativity of creating lights river by the mini bridges. I think the path took us 30-45 minutes. There's enough space and wasn't over crowded that on dog night, all dogs had space if they didn't want other doggies in their face. They also had bags at the receptionist desk so you could pick up after your dog if you forgot your bags. There was a snack area that had hot chocolate and more. We didn't get a change to indulge in that as we just had dinner. Overall we had lots of fun. Our dog is usually more shy and reserve but he was very into sniffing his way through the path. He even actually paused and looked at the lights a few times. I would love to visit this garden in the future during different seasons. The few staff we encountered were all very nice.

    Armistead J.

    I had a great time! at the winter wonder walk also the hot chocolate with Baileys was very tasty and while it's not the biggest light show there are a lot of really nice lights and the path is easy to follow to make sure you don't miss anything. Also at the end everyone made smores and that was awesome.

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    Idalia S.

    If I didn't live an hour away, I would be here everyday. I bought the season pass for $45, they allow dogs in on Wednesdays you must sign their waiver. I love it, it's such a beautiful and LONG walk. There are some hills that had me a little out of breath but the views were worth it. The staff is incredibly sweet. There is a green house after the entrance that had some cute cacti. I enjoyed seeing the titles and geese also they do have koi fish in the big pond beyond the water fountain. Honestly though pack like you're going on a mini hike

    Fairy House at Meadowlark.
    Elaine P.

    We've gone to Meadowlark a few times when visiting family in Vienna, VA. A nice outing for a couple of hours. While spring and summer are better for things in bloom, there is still a beauty to the somewhat somber tones of winter. On our most recent visit, we had been stuck inside with unseasonably cold weather during Christmas weekend. When it finally warmed up, DH and I headed to Meadowlark with our son and granddaughter. No playground equipment but a perfect place for a four-year-old to run off some pent up energy. She loves running up and down the hills, checking out the gazebo that juts out over the water, and looking for the fish and geese. No fish this time, just geese. Watch for droppings!

    Gorgeous in the fall!
    Aarti B.

    Beautiful gardens - the fall is my favorite time to visit! The manicured gardens are well maintained with paved trails and plenty of wide open space for strollers and family-friendly. No dogs are allowed. While the long paved trail round outskirts of the gardens is about a mile walk and hilly, there are shorter trails and lots of benches. There's plenty to see with pretty flowers, unique gazebos, eye-catching sculptures, and koi fishes and sea turtles in the lake. The Korean bell garden with an intricately carved bell (weighs over a ton!) tucked inside the pagoda is impressive and truly a sight to behold. It's very serene and enjoyed a picnic with friends there. The annual pass is totally worth it! I enjoyed my 1st visit so much with my parents that I bought an annual pass (it was around $60 a couple of years ago with guest passes). I have been back at least 5 times with my family and friends. Normal ticket prices are very reasonable ranging from $3 - $6/ticket depending on age (kids 5 and under are free!) The Winter Walk of Lights is a lot of fun with a magnificent display of lights that change colors and synchronize with music. It takes 45 min to walk through and there are a few select days where dogs are allowed. Our pup and toddler enjoyed it! Towards the end, you can buy hot chocolate and cider and a smores kit and make them by the firepit. I've gone to the winter lights twice and looking forward to a 3rd time this year!

    Alexis F.

    I've taken my son here every year for the past 6 years to see the Christmas lights! We go with a group of friends and it's our annual tradition. It's a walking tour of lights and they sell hot chocolate and s'mores! Bundle up in the winter and it'll be a fun time. I want to check out the park in the summer or spring too.

    Korean Bell Garden
    Vanessa B.

    Beautiful, sprawling gardens with so many different varieties of flowers and flowering trees. There's a huge pond where so so many turtles hang out. It's really neat because they'll crawl right up onto the banks to sun themselves. Meadowlark also holds fun activities every so often - like the Easter egg hunt this year where they had 12 wooden eggs the kids had to draw on a piece of paper. Once they were done they turn it in to the snack stand for a bag of prize filled eggs. But no matter the season or occasion this is a beautiful place to visit. I recommend getting here as soon as they open because about two hours after that is when it really starts to get busy.

    Taylor R.

    Meadowlark is such a cute a botanical garden. I came here on a whim one day and really enjoyed it. I personally wouldn't say it's very huge (I think I walked it all in like an hour and a half) or a ton to see, but there is still quite a bit to enjoy. I loved seeing all of the tulips. There were so many pretty and unique ones. Definitely recommend checking out Meadowlark.

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    Beautiful during spring; during summer; and at winter their Christmas lights are a delight

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    Ask the Community - Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

    Are there sitting areas for reading a book?

    Yes, there are several. The only catch is that they tend to be quite popular so they are often occupied on weekends. My favorite place to read there is a set of three chairs facing the big hill near the toddler's tea garden (close to #14 on the park… Read more

    Can you go before 10am?

    On certain dates, they open the park at 5:30am. See this webpage for dates: https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens/events/530am-garden-opening-0

    Can we walk around with a dog on leash?

    No, according to their website: "Dogs are not permitted in the Garden, but welcome on the Perimeter Trail." So you can walk the trail with your dog but not the garden paths.

    Can you feed the koi?

    Feeding of the koi fish and other wildlife at Meadowlark is prohibited to protect their health and wellbeing.

    Are there wheelchairs for use?

    There are two manual complimentary wheelchairs that are available on a first come first served basis.

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