Gardens in District of Columbia

Our nation's captial is too small in area to be a significant source of gardens to visit. And most people who come to Washington are looking to visit the numerous national and historic landmarks in the area. Still there are quite a few natural areas for its size, including parks, gardens, and zoological areas.


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Hillwood Museum and Gardens

Hillwood Museum and Gardens was formerly an estate known as Arbremont that overlooks Rock Creek Park. The house had been built in 1926, but was purchased and rennovated by ...

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Listed Gardens in District of Columbia by City

Washington : Hillwood Museum and Gardens





Washington, District of Columbia Popout (USA PopOut Maps)
by: Compass Maps
Unique small map that easily pops open, featuring details of Washington D.C. [reviews]


Maps & Views of Washington & District of Columbia (Senate Document (United States. Congress. Senate), 58th Congress, No. 154)
by: Philip Lee Phillips
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Above Washington: A Collection of Nostalgic and Contemporary Aerial Photographs of the District of Columbia
Above Washington. The Nation's capitol is here celebrated with the eye of history and a elan of today's headlines Never before have America's monuments been so dramatically and lovingly displayed, as shown by Robert Cameron's aerial views and introduction by Alistaie Cooke. [reviews]


A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ... [reviews]


Beautiful Gardens Of The Wine Country
by: Jennifer Barry
The rich soil of Northern California's wine country produces more than just distinctive grapes and flavorful wines. The Mediterranean climate has also been put to good use to create stunning garden designs at wineries and visitor destinations throughout the region. In BEAUTIFUL GARDENS OF THE WINE COUNTRY, author Jennifer Barry and world-renowned travel photographer Robert Holmes present a ... [reviews]


Gardenwalks in the Pacific Northwest: Beautiful Gardens along the Coast from Oregon to British Columbia (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Alice Joyce
A delight for generalists and garden enthusiasts alike, this book is an indispensable resource for travelers throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
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