National Arboretum
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 |
| Transportation |
Bus, Car, Metro |
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| Phone |
1-202-245-2726 |
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Minnesota Ave Metro Station is 1.6 miles from Arboretum
The National Arboretum in Washington, DC displays 446 acres of trees, shrubs and plants and is one of the largest arboretums in the country. Visitors enjoy a variety of exhibits from formal landscaped gardens to the Gotelli Dwarf and slow growing Conifer Collection. The National Arboretum is most known for its bonsai collection. Other special displays include seasonal exhibits, aquatic plants, and a National Herb garden. During the early spring, the site is popular spot to see more than 70 varieties of Cherry Trees.
