National Arboretum

Arboretum Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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What to expect

The United States National Arboretum is a 446-acre arboretum located in northeast Washington, D.C. It features various gardens and collections, including the Asian Collections, Fern Valley Native Plant Collections, Flowering Tree Collection, and National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. The arboretum also has a National Grove of State Trees, representing the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Visitors can explore the grounds and enjoy the beautiful plant displays, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

Plan your family visit to the National Arboretum with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the National Arboretum to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy its 400 acres of space and 9.5 miles of trails

Highlights: We enjoyed the National Capitol Columns, which were originally made for the east portico of the Capitol building in 1828 ✨