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DistrictofColumbiaxl » Tourist Attractions in the District of Columbia » United States National Arboretum

United States National Arboretum

Among the major sightseeing venues of United States, the United States National Arboretum is one of the most beautiful ones. In the recent years, people have been flocking in huge numbers to this popular arboretum for enjoying a wide variety of breathtaking lush green gardens. The best months to visit this famous botanical garden is during the months of May, June and July. The site recorded the highest number of spectators during these months in the last five years. Attractive plants and multi-colored flowers are the main points of attraction in the United States National Arboretum.

As far as the timings of the arboretum are concerned, it remains open on all days throughout the week. It opens in the morning at eight and closes down at five in the evening. The admission to United States National Arboretum is absolutely free and one will not have to wait in big crowded lines for enjoying the display of amazing collections of trees.

Located in the United States, the United States National Arboretum feature about fourteen thousand various species that are divided in a series of amazing gardens, plants and flowers. The Introduction Garden and the Flowering Tree Walk are the eye catching attractions of United States National Arboretum. According to the recent statistical records, the United States National Arboretum fetched a total of about thirty thousand visitors from all over the world in the year, 2007.

The National Bonsai and the National Herb Garden are the most attractive gardens in United States National Arboretum. One can enjoy the grand collection of ancient trees and plants in the Penjing Museum.

Grand shows and programs are also held in the arboretum, which tourists would love to enjoy. Chinese Moon Festival, Autumn Ikebana Flower Arranging and Symphony of Orchids are some of the festivals of United States National Arboretum .

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