Several garden tours are offered in the Washington DC area that highlight the beauty of the season and allow visitors to explore lusciously landscaped gardens and impeccably decorated historic homes. These tours are special events that are held annually in DC, Maryland and Virginia. For additional places to enjoy flowers, shrubs and trees, see Gardens in the Washington DC Capital Region
1. Virginia Garden Week
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April. Each spring, people who are passionate about gardens and history can take a rare opportunity to step inside some of Virginia’s most prestigious private homes and public attractions to tour their fabulous gardens. Tours showcase formal gardens, walled gardens, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, annual and perennial gardens, herb gardens, water gardens, and even secret gardens. Each tour features four to seven sites. The Historic Alexandria House and Garden Tour is a part of Virginia Garden Week and the closest destination to Washington DC.
2. White House Garden Tours
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Spring and Fall (usually April and October). Visitors are invited to explore the grounds of the White House. View the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children's Garden and the South Lawn.
3. Georgetown Garden Tour
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May. The annual event, sponsored by the Georgetown Garden Club, features many of Georgetown’s most spectacular gardens. The tour includes an afternoon tea and gardening items are for sale.
4. Georgetown Garden Treasures
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5. Capitol Hill Restoration Society House and Garden Tour
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6. Shepherd Park Garden Tour
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7. Takoma Park House and Garden Tour
8. Brookland House and Garden Tour
June. The annual Greater Brookland Garden Club's House and Garden tour explores more than 10 different Brookland houses, highlighting the diverse architectural styles in the neighborhood.
