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National Arboretum in Washington, District Of Columbia

 
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luci's pictureby luci Outdoors Activities travel tip
added on the 28th of August, 2010
To be honest I went to visit the National Arboretum because of its bonzai collection, because I heard they are amazing and so beautiful. I wouldn't have thought that the tree groves and its gardens were so spectacular. And all this for free.

I felt like in a magical forest where every tree, plant and flower is from another world. I looked like a fantasy land to me with all its colors, sounds and smells. I, personally, liked it.

Price:
Free

Opening Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

On the web:
http://www.usna.usda.gov/

 
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