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Jan 23, 2025
My title sums up the winter visit - free entrance, warm escape from the cold. Not much more. Probably visiting during the spring or summer is a much better experience. Still, not a bad way to spend a… Full review by adventix
Jan 4, 2025
Nice, but small. It opened at 10 and was pretty busy by 11:00. I would pass on this and visit other sights in D.C., particularly in winter. The outside gardens were brown and dead. Best to see in the… Full review by SayCheese
Dec 8, 2024
Fun experience and beautiful displays. All ages can enjoy and great for families with little kids. The poinsettia displays and the architectural exhibits were amazing. Full review by emptynestingnow
I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any …
I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any restrictions.
I have two teenagers. One enjoyed the visit and one was bored - on her phone the whole time. There is a "children's garden" where we saw small children playing while watched by …
I have two teenagers. One enjoyed the visit and one was bored - on her phone the whole time. There is a "children's garden" where we saw small children playing while watched by their parents. Honestly, when making the decision about whether to bring your kids, I would consider how curious they are. The garden has lots of different kinds of plants (some kind of weird) in lots of different settings so that alone might distract them for a bit.
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