Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens is a garden Georgetown Washington located in United States.
1703 32nd St NW (at R St NW) Washington , D.C. 20007 United States
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Often referred to as DC’s “Secret Garden ,” Dumbarton Oaks features a maze of greenery/flowers on sloping terraces , surrounding a museum & 19th century mansion.
When the weather in Washington, D.C., is delightfully sunny and dry, I can think of no better way to spend an afternoon than at Dunbarton Oaks Gardens . Read more
Gorgeous beautiful garden park ! Lovely for an afternoon hike . Really nice.
Gorgeous! Say many weddings going on here. Love it here! Offers great activities for families and groups.
A must see for your Washinton trip. Adults 8 €, students 5 € admission
This is an amazing little hidden garden in Washington DC. A nice place for a photoshoot!!
Free in the off-season, and definitely still scenic , especially if there's snow.
Participates in Museum Day at the end of September, which allows for free admission .
I know a bank where the wild-thyme grows, Where ox-lips and the nodding violet grows; Quite o'ercanopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.
Go when cherry blossoms or after November 1!
Definitely well worth a visit
From April 24 - until mid-June 2012, ICFA in Dumbarton Oaks presents an exhibit about Tunisian mosaics .
Dumbarton Oaks museum has a new exhibit of Byzantine objects from Antioch (Turkey ), including tile mosaics and artwork.
Spectacular flower and trees , restful places to enjoy nature, a Georgetown favorite
World leaders met here in 1944 and laid the groundwork for what was to become the United Nations
Free admission until March 14th.
...was told not to take pictures with a professional camera . Maybe because I was taking pictures of a couple.
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So much free parking around the place. Free entry to the grounds, beautiful gardens, a great place for a picnic or just to hang out and read. - Tiny J
Over 6,000 annuals are planted each spring and bloom until late fall. After blooming the flowers are removed & the beds are prepared for planting a display of tulips, which bloom the following spring. - Jessica N.
Absolutely stunning and tranquil place to visit! Getting there by public transportation is doable but once inside it would best to have a vehicle as the place is 446 acres. - Melody
A real treat. Absolutely incredible that this beautiful and surprisingly expansive garden park is tucked behind cramped but cozy rows of houses and shops - Brett payne
Hands down best park in the city. Lots of room, several different fields, tennis courts, sledding hills, bathrooms, playground, picnic tables. Beautiful all year round. Lots of history here too! - Tim Sherman
Great park, rolling hills, dog friendly, great for long sled runs on snow days!! - Tim Sherman
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Garden
Place United States » Washington » Georgetown