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Apr 13, 2025
The cherry blossoms were at peak and beautiful. Do not go on the weekend. We went on Monday morning and had a pleasant time walking around the lake path. Suggest staying in Alexandria and taking …Full review by Brooksville0
Apr 7, 2025
Beautiful, peaceful, and totally free! Located near the Capitol, this lush garden features tropical plants, native flowers, and stunning seasonal displays. Perfect for a relaxing stroll or plant love…Full review by Billionare W
Mar 27, 2025
We spent all of our time with the Bonsai and they were wonderful. I would recommend it to everyone. Next time we'll explore more of the grounds.Full review by Harold S
I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any …
I carried a small backpack with no problems. There was no security that I noticed for the interior portion of the garden. The exterior part is open to the public and shouldn't have any restrictions.
I have two teenagers. One enjoyed the visit and one was bored - on her phone the whole time. There is a "children's garden" where we saw small children playing while watched by …
I have two teenagers. One enjoyed the visit and one was bored - on her phone the whole time. There is a "children's garden" where we saw small children playing while watched by their parents. Honestly, when making the decision about whether to bring your kids, I would consider how curious they are. The garden has lots of different kinds of plants (some kind of weird) in lots of different settings so that alone might distract them for a bit.
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