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Parks & Gardens

Washington, D.C.’s landscape is defined by its grand civic spaces and intimate botanical retreats. This collection spans the 1,000-acre National Mall and the historic United States Botanic Garden to specialized sites like the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden and the riverside Georgetown Waterfront Park. Visitors can explore the multi-tiered fountains of Meridian Hill, the Victorian-style Enid A. Haupt Garden, and significant monuments including the World War II and Japanese American Memorials. From Bartholdi’s monumental fountain to the modern art installations near the National Gallery, these green spaces blend history, art, and horticulture across the capital.

Parks & Gardens — Kort

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National Mall

Vast landscaped park and national landmark containing over 1,000 acres of green space, iconic memorials, and museums. It serves as a symbolic civic space for national remembrance and public gatherings.

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Pentagon Memorial

The Pentagon Memorial, formally the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, located just southwest of the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia,…

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World War II Memorial

Monument honoring the service and sacrifice of American military members and support personnel during World War II, featuring symbolic columns, bronze sculptures, and a fountain. Open 24/7 and wheelchair accessible.

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United States Botanic Garden

Historic botanical garden featuring diverse plant collections, conservatories, and outdoor gardens with educational exhibits and a focus on plant conservation in a wheelchair accessible environment.

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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, this majestic building was designed by an American architect Gordon Bunshaft.

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National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden is the most recent addition to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. in the United…

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Georgetown Waterfront Park

Opened in 2011, this picturesque park is situated along the Potomac River.

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Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park

Built in the first half of the 20th century, this stunning park boasts several splendid statues, memorials, and its own mini-falls.

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Enid A. Haupt Garden

The Enid A. Haupt Garden is a 4.2 acre public garden in the Smithsonian complex, adjacent to the Smithsonian Institution Building on the…

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The Ellipse

The Ellipse, sometimes referred to as President's Park South, is a 52-acre park south of the White House fence and north of Constitution…

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Bartholdi Fountain

The Bartholdi Fountain is a monumental public fountain, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who later created the Statue of Liberty.

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Japanese American Memorial

The Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II is a National Park Service site to commemorate the contributions of…

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