Best places: Gardens in Washington, United States

Franciscan monastery from 1898 offering tours & a landscaped garden, plus regular mass & concerts.

Various horticultural beds over 4 acres, surrounded by benches, cast-iron fixtures & water features.

Garden commemorating German-American friendship with plants native to both countries.

👍👍 What can one really say about the White House? It is amazing! I was extremely impressed with the secret service and their depth of knowledge of historical facts. If that secret service gig does not work out, I know plenty of history teachers that you could easily replace.

👍👍 If you are looking for a quiet place to rest, meditate, or have a picnic with your friends, I recommend this place. It is very pleasant, surrounded by calm and peace. It also has a spectacular view of the Washington National Cathedral. This garden is full of flowers of many colors but the most abu...

Famed research library & museum for Byzantine & pre-Columbian studies with formal gardens.

Tranquil preserve with short trails including a boardwalk through a pond & marsh, plus picnic spots.

2-acre garden featuring a range of unique plants & flowers, plus a dramatic cast-iron fountain.

Established, family-run gardening center, with a quaint, country-style gift shop & a casual cafe.

This 11,000-sq.-ft. garden with tours offers plantings & habitats showing the butterfly life cycle.

👍👍 Lovely sculpture garden with lots of neat sculptures. Nice spot to take a bit of a rest from the museums or just stroll around.

This historic 1816 home features a huge collection of items from the 1700s-2000s plus hourly tours.

👍👍 Gorgeous garden to enjoy alone or with a company. I spent three hours exploring the beautiful plants and trees. As a nature lover, this place was my absolute favorite for green therapy. Highly recommended because this conservatory looks and feels great in every season.

Grand 19th-century mansion known for its beer-brewing history, with period furniture & guided tours.

👍👍 A wonderful place to spend an afternoon exploring, sketching,learning or just relaxing with a book in the surrounding beauty. Many plants to discover and ideas to inspire you. Highly recommend a visit!

👍👍 Stunning gardens and property, especially during the spring with tulips blossoming. Great spot to just come, take a peaceful walk, pray, and have moments of some peace. Please be respectful and avoid loud conversations when you come.

Early 19th-century house featuring Federal-period architecture, decorative arts & furnishings.

Museum with tours in the historic residence of the leader of the Whiskey Rebellion tax protest.

👍👍 Taking up a good portion of the Enid A Haupt garden, the Moongate Garden is a refreshing retreat from the hustle and bustle of the National Mall. It was designed by architect Jean Paul Carlhian inspired by the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. It features 4 nine foot granite moon gates. Two are on either...