The National Arboretum Experience: Bonsai, Pagodas & Capitol Columns
Sat, Sep 19
|National Arboreteum Main Visitor Cnt
Meet unique and enlightened individuals as we hike this 88 acre island that takes us back in time to when the D.C. area was a marsh and series of canals and waterways. We will trek over trails and boardwalks as we admire the monuments.
Time & Location
Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM GMT+10
National Arboreteum Main Visitor Cnt, 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA - Main Visitor Center Administration Building Parking Lot where the information center is and restroom
About the event
We will begin with a meet and greet ice-breaker to fill out name tags and pass out snacks and bottled water. Then we will begin our walking experience of one of Washington, D.C.'s best-kept secrets on an unforgettable 4-mile adventure through the U.S. National Arboretum - with one of almost every one of the nation's trees and shrubs - beautifully landscaped into themes! Wander through breathtaking gardens, explore one of the world's largest collections of Japanese and Chinese bonsai outside Asia, admire the elegant Chinese Pagoda, and stand beneath the awe-inspiring 1828 U.S. Capitol Columns—with a water fall and lake - one of the capital's most iconic hidden landmarks. From peaceful Anacostia river trails to stunning landscapes and unforgettable photo opportunities, every step reveals something extraordinary.
Whether you're joining as a solo explorer, single, couple, or family, this is your chance to experience a side of Washington that most visitors never…