{"id":8855,"date":"2019-07-27T09:29:33","date_gmt":"2019-07-27T16:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/?p=8855"},"modified":"2021-10-08T19:23:58","modified_gmt":"2021-10-09T02:23:58","slug":"10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Washington, D.C. Gardens \u2013 and When to Visit Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b88df9a21d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b88df9a21d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#Pack_a_picnic_basket_and_stroll_through_some_of_the_most_wondrous_gardens_in_Washington_DC\" title=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC.\">Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#My_wandering_eyes_found_these_10_gardens_very_close_to_my_home_in_Washington_DC\" title=\"My wandering eyes found these 10 gardens very close to my home in Washington, D.C.\">My wandering eyes found these 10 gardens very close to my home in Washington, D.C.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#1_Tidal_Basin\" title=\"#1 Tidal Basin\">#1 Tidal Basin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#2_Enid_A_Haupt_Garden\" title=\"#2 Enid A. Haupt Garden\">#2 Enid A. Haupt Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#3_Seneca_Creek_Park_in_Maryland\" title=\"#3 Seneca Creek Park in Maryland\">#3 Seneca Creek Park in Maryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#4_Burnside_Farms\" title=\"#4 Burnside Farms\">#4 Burnside Farms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#5_McKee-Beshers_Wildlife_Management_Area\" title=\"#5 McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area\">#5 McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#6_Colonial_Williamsburg\" title=\"#6 Colonial Williamsburg\">#6 Colonial Williamsburg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/07\/10-best-washington-d-c-gardens-and-when-to-visit-them\/#Gardens_7_through_10_are_four_of_my_favorite_gardens_in_the_area\" title=\"Gardens #7 through #10 are four of my favorite gardens in the area.\">Gardens #7 through #10 are four of my favorite gardens in the area.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pack_a_picnic_basket_and_stroll_through_some_of_the_most_wondrous_gardens_in_Washington_DC\"><\/span>Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you have to travel far to get dreamy flower fields for your Instagram page? Many times, there are wondrous gardens literally in your backyard. People always are asking how I find my photo locations. Most of the time, it is pure luck. Always be camera ready and let your eyes wander. I tend to gravitate to flower fields or flower beds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_wandering_eyes_found_these_10_gardens_very_close_to_my_home_in_Washington_DC\"><\/span>My wandering eyes found these 10 gardens very close to my home in Washington, D.C.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8856\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8856\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvwRAqAHCHi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8856 colorbox-8855 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-description=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370-683x1024.jpg 683w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/525;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8856 colorbox-8855\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" data-pin-description=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ThomasJefferson.IMG_9370-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8856\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tidal Basin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tidal_Basin\"><\/span><strong>#1 Tidal Basin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting with the most popular event, 1.5 million visitors travel to Washington, D.C. each Spring to admire the National Cherry Blossoms 3,000-plus trees. This year, the cherry blossom festival ran from March 20 to April 14. Best to set out early in the morning to photograph these fragile beauties. Be downtown at 6 a.m. to see the city in bloom without the crowds. Trust me, I am not a morning person, but it is totally worth it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Enid_A_Haupt_Garden\"><\/span><strong>#2 Enid A. Haupt Garden<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you love magnolias, visit the Enid A. Haupt Garden, a 4.2-acre public space in the Smithsonian mosaic. There&#8217;s no predicting Mother Nature and her blooms, but if you live in the area, check around the end of March. Be safe and spot check via Instagram. The Enid A. Haupt Garden and Tidal Basin are within walking distance of each other and both can be visited in one day. Use Metro or Uber to avoid traffic hassles, especially if you are not a local.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8858\" style=\"width: 325px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bxcg9XjHrC8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8858 colorbox-8855 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"586\" data-pin-description=\"\" data-pin-title=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg.jpg 665w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg-166x300.jpg 166w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg-768x1387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg-567x1024.jpg 567w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 325px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 325\/586;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8858 colorbox-8855\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"586\" data-pin-description=\"\" data-pin-title=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg.jpg 665w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg-166x300.jpg 166w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg-768x1387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/SenecaCreekPark.jpeg-567x1024.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seneca Creek Park in Maryland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Seneca_Creek_Park_in_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>#3 Seneca Creek Park in Maryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No too many people know about this hidden gem. Unfortunately, I missed the peony bloom because I had to fly out a week before the full opening of the peony field and garden. Check around mid-May or call the park before you head out with your camera. Luckily, I caught a glimpse of the gorgeous garden bloom.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that once a peony is planted, it can live to be 100 years old! Peonies are the floral symbol of China and the state flower of Indiana.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8860\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BwcCO30HPHu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8860 colorbox-8855 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" data-pin-description=\"\" data-pin-title=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/309;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8860 colorbox-8855\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" data-pin-description=\"\" data-pin-title=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BurnsideFarms.jpeg.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burnside Farms Photo by: Lucy Kemmitz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Burnside_Farms\"><\/span><strong>#4 Burnside Farms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Holland in Virginia? Yes! Spending the day in Burnside Farms&#8217; tulip field is quite inspiring, and you can pick your own spring flowers. I recommend starting early; being the first one in line would be ideal. Check their schedule around mid-April for the power bloom. I packed a picnic basket and found a spot next to the colorful tulip fields. Bring an umbrella to shade yourself. The weather was idyllic for our visit.<\/p>\n<p>Fun facts: there are over 150 species of tulips with over 3,000 different varieties. Tulips are part of the lily family.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8862\" style=\"width: 325px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0GWgT6HeSn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8862 colorbox-8855 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"495\" data-pin-description=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg.jpg 788w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg-768x1170.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg-672x1024.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 325px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 325\/495;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8862 colorbox-8855\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"495\" data-pin-description=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg.jpg 788w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg-768x1170.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10-Best-WashingtonDCGardensand-When-to-Visit-Them.jpeg-672x1024.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_McKee-Beshers_Wildlife_Management_Area\"><\/span><strong>#5 McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a word: Sunflowers. Lots of them. Here&#8217;s a cool thing you might not know about sunflowers\u00a0 each one is actually thousands of miniature flowers. There are about 70 species of sunflowers, and they&#8217;re not just cheerful faces either. Sunflowers are actually good at absorbing toxins. They have been planted to help soak up nuclear radiation. Millions were planted after the devastating tsunami destroyed reactors in the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. Learn more at goodhousekeeping.com.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Colonial_Williamsburg\"><\/span><strong>#6 Colonial Williamsburg<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gardens have been an important part of the Colonial Williamsburg landscape since the 18th Century. The area&#8217;s political and historical legacy is well known, but few realize that, in addition to its status as an important political and cultural center, Williamsburg was, and still is, a center of gardening loveliness. See how she grows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colonialwilliamsburg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. Colonial Williamsburg is a 2-hour drive from the D.C. Metro area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gardens_7_through_10_are_four_of_my_favorite_gardens_in_the_area\"><\/span>Gardens #7 through #10 are four of my favorite gardens in the area.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are Glenstone Museum, Dumbarton Oaks, United States National Arboretum, and Hillwood Museum. You can find them in my article &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2018\/11\/washington-d-c-gardens-museums-and-estates-off-the-beaten-track\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Washington, D.C. Gardens, Museums, and Estates off the Beaten Track<\/strong><\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Before heading out to the gardens, check on your favorite blooms. Most sites provide a calendar for your convenience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8866\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8866 colorbox-8855 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"531\" data-pin-description=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg.jpg 791w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg-768x1164.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg-675x1024.jpg 675w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/531;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8866 colorbox-8855\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"531\" data-pin-description=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg.jpg 791w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg-768x1164.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/ColonialWilliamsburg.jpeg-675x1024.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Williamsburg, VA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I&#8217;m hoping to add more hidden gardens in the near future. Is there a gem you&#8217;d like to share with us?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10062 colorbox-8855 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The10BestWashingtonDCGardensPin.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"431\" data-pin-title=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The10BestWashingtonDCGardensPin.png 735w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The10BestWashingtonDCGardensPin-226x300.png 226w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 325px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 325\/431;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10062 colorbox-8855\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The10BestWashingtonDCGardensPin.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"431\" data-pin-title=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The10BestWashingtonDCGardensPin.png 735w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/The10BestWashingtonDCGardensPin-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9525\" style=\"width: 325px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9525 colorbox-8855 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10BestWashingtonDCGardensandWhentoVisitThemWilliamsburg.jpg-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" data-pin-description=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel #anntran\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10BestWashingtonDCGardensandWhentoVisitThemWilliamsburg.jpg-1.png 735w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10BestWashingtonDCGardensandWhentoVisitThemWilliamsburg.jpg-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10BestWashingtonDCGardensandWhentoVisitThemWilliamsburg.jpg-1-683x1024.png 683w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 325px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 325\/487;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9525 colorbox-8855\" src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10BestWashingtonDCGardensandWhentoVisitThemWilliamsburg.jpg-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" data-pin-description=\"Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. #washingtondcgardens #cherryblossoms #tulips #magnolias #peonies #arboretum #weekendtravel #anntran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10BestWashingtonDCGardensandWhentoVisitThemWilliamsburg.jpg-1.png 735w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10BestWashingtonDCGardensandWhentoVisitThemWilliamsburg.jpg-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10BestWashingtonDCGardensandWhentoVisitThemWilliamsburg.jpg-1-683x1024.png 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Williamsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"0B2NqXQD6b\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/04\/cherry-blossoms-washington-d-c-s-the-place-to-be\/\">Cherry Blossoms \u2013 Washington, D.C.\u2019s the Place to Be<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Cherry Blossoms \u2013 Washington, D.C.\u2019s the Place to Be&#8221; &#8212; Ann-Tran\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ann-tran.com\/2019\/04\/cherry-blossoms-washington-d-c-s-the-place-to-be\/embed\/#?secret=0B2NqXQD6b\" data-secret=\"0B2NqXQD6b\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pack a picnic basket and stroll through some of the most wondrous gardens in Washington, DC. 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