The United States Botanic Garden
in Washington D.C.

The U.S. Botanic Garden has over 60,000 plants in their collection.		The outside gardens featuring mid-Atlantic native plants.
The Jungle Room inside the Conservatory.		The First Ladies Water Garden.
A bridge over another water feature.		The Capital Building is an imposing backdrop to the gardens.
The United States Botanic Garden is located within walking distance of the Capital Building, Library of Congress and other D.C. must-sees and admission is free-of-charge. The Conservatory is the main focus of the USBG, but the outside gardens are a wonderful place to relax after a long day sight-seeing. Across the street is Bartholdi Park which features a fountain designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor who designed the Statue of Liberty. The fountain was closed when we were there, but should reopen in 2011. For directions and more information on the U.S. Botanic Garden, please see their website at www.usbg.gov.