The National Arboretum is a park, a garden, and a research facility all in one. The arboretum spans across 446 acres and features some world-famous collections of plants, such as azaleas, penjing and bonsai, dwarf conifers, and many more. The garden is often noted as one of the hidden gems of Washington, D.C., and the cultivated gardens, winding roadways, and wild forest are all less than 2 miles away from the Capitol Building. The plant collections and gardens have valuable scientific and aesthetic purposes. One of the most popular is the Azalea Collection, which is an especially beautiful sight to behold during early spring.

3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, Phone: 202-245-2726

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