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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Absolutely UNBELIEVABLE that this place is free. Truly incredible, I've gone back twice. A MUST SEE in Washington. Possibly my favourite thing I did in a whole month in the city!
Advice:
-Bring a refillable water bottle, there are lots of fill stations
-Pack snacks. There are lots of places to eat, some with moderate prices, but you'll want to spend a whole day there.
-Arrive early. Lots of animals take little breaks after lunch, taking naps or going inside where you can't see them.
-Go on a weekday, if you possibly can. Weekends are bananas busy.
-The elephants (Pachyderm plaza) and the orangutans (Great Ape House) are not to be missed. Definitely try and stop at those buildings!
-The Small Mammal House is also surprisingly great, with a huge amount of creatures and lots of variety.
-There are some benches, but not huge amounts, so if accessibility is a concern, just be aware of that. It's all very accessible, but if you need lots of rest stops, make sure you take advantage of them when they come along.
-There are no hippos, no giraffes, no rhinos, and no pandas (as of Dec 7, 2023). If those are your dream animals, make sure to manage expectations!
Advice:
-Bring a refillable water bottle, there are lots of fill stations
-Pack snacks. There are lots of places to eat, some with moderate prices, but you'll want to spend a whole day there.
-Arrive early. Lots of animals take little breaks after lunch, taking naps or going inside where you can't see them.
-Go on a weekday, if you possibly can. Weekends are bananas busy.
-The elephants (Pachyderm plaza) and the orangutans (Great Ape House) are not to be missed. Definitely try and stop at those buildings!
-The Small Mammal House is also surprisingly great, with a huge amount of creatures and lots of variety.
-There are some benches, but not huge amounts, so if accessibility is a concern, just be aware of that. It's all very accessible, but if you need lots of rest stops, make sure you take advantage of them when they come along.
-There are no hippos, no giraffes, no rhinos, and no pandas (as of Dec 7, 2023). If those are your dream animals, make sure to manage expectations!
Brookside Gardens
Stunning, free admission, and just so utterly peaceful. After a few weeks in Washington, one can feel really city-ed out, and these stunning, peaceful gardens are all about mindfulness and sensory experiences. The smells, scenes, and sounds are so restorative and soothing, and we saw so much wildlife! And the gardens are amazingly maintained.
We spent about an hour and a half, but would have spent longer if our schedule had allowed! Recommend at least 2 hours to really soak it all in.
Andrew gave us some excellent garden and DC area recommendations, and was lovely to chat with. We will certainly be back at least once, if not more. Definitely worth the drive from downtown.
We spent about an hour and a half, but would have spent longer if our schedule had allowed! Recommend at least 2 hours to really soak it all in.
Andrew gave us some excellent garden and DC area recommendations, and was lovely to chat with. We will certainly be back at least once, if not more. Definitely worth the drive from downtown.
Washington Monument
Interpreters were kind, visit was quick, and we had the tower to ourselves! We liked it a lot, but it was a pretty quick stop for $6/each. That said, I'd go again. Great views, majestic setting. Seemed like a little piece of Rome right in Baltimore!