Dumbarton Oaks Gardens
8.1Locals Score / 10#7 of 10 Attractions in Washington, DC
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A stunning 10-acre formal garden tucked behind a Federal-style mansion in upper Georgetown, designed over decades by Beatrix Farrand and considered one of the finest garden designs in North America. Spring cherry blossoms and wisteria are extraordinary, but the garden is beautiful in every season. The attached museum houses a world-class Byzantine and Pre-Columbian art collection and is separately free. Admission to the garden is charged seasonally; check hours carefully as they vary.
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| Price | $$ |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.1/10- Value8.0
- Iconic7.0
- Excellence9.0
- Crowd level4.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility6.5
Nearby in Ask Washington DC
- Montrose ParkPark0.27 km · 3 min walk
- Dumbarton Oaks ParkPark0.28 km · 3 min walk
- Georgetown Flea MarketMarket0.53 km · 7 min walk
- Dupont CircleNeighborhood1.75 km · 22 min walk
- Theodore Roosevelt IslandPark1.87 km · 23 min walk
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