CityBuddy
Posjetite Dumbarton Oaks
Periodo migliore per visitare
Visit on a weekday morning in April or May when the azaleas, wisteria, and cherry trees are in full bloom and the crowds are thinnest.
Consigli per il budget
General admission for the gardens and museum is $10 for adults, free for children under 12 and seniors on certain days. Timed entry tickets are required and often sell out on weekends, so book a few days ahead.
Consigliato per
Garden enthusiasts, Art and history lovers, Couples seeking a romantic stroll, Solo travelers wanting quiet reflection
Pianifica la tua visita
2-3 hours
Informazioni
Fatti rapidi: The gardens span 10 acres with terraced levels that cascade down a hillside, blending formal European design with wild native woodlands. Inside, the house holds a museum collection of over 20,000 pre-Columbian and Byzantine art objects, including rare Byzantine silver and ivory carvings.
Punti salienti: Wander through the secluded Pebble Garden, where smooth river stones are set into intricate geometric patterns in the mortar, creating a subtle mosaic underfoot that shifts appearance with the light. The original magnolia trees planted in the 1920s still bloom each spring, their enormous white petals drifting across the Orangery lawn.
Consigli da insider
- Enter through the Lovers' Lane gate on R Street for a quieter entrance and a dramatic reveal of the gardens.
- Bring a pair of binoculars to spot the dozens of bird species that nest in the old oak trees along the woodland path.
- Skip the gift shop and instead spend 15 minutes in the Music Room, where the acoustics make even whispers sound resonant.
- Visit after a light rain the cobblestones and reflecting pools create mirror-like photographs with no crowds.
Where to Stay in Washington
Selected by City Buddy based on guest reviews and proximity to top attractions
Search all hotels in WashingtonPowered by agoda
Hai mai sentito parlare dei tour a piedi gratuiti?
Dopo aver viaggiato in oltre 30 paesi, c'è una cosa che avrei voluto mi dicessero fin dal primo giorno, e ha completamente cambiato il modo in cui vivo le nuove città.
Tour a piedi gratuiti. Sì, davvero gratuiti. Nessuna carta di credito richiesta. Nessun trucco.
Guida locale, 2-3 ore
Luoghi principali, tesori nascosti, storie locali
100% basato sulle mance
Le guide guadagnano solo con le mance, quindi danno il massimo
Dai la mancia che ritieni giusta
Alla fine, dai la mancia che ritieni giusta
Li ho fatti in decine di città e sono stati il momento clou di quasi ogni viaggio. Se visiti Washington, United States, fallo il primo giorno. Mi ringrazierai dopo.
Altre attrazioni a Washington
Tutte le attrazioni a Washington →
Most popular itineraries!
Browse trip plans created by other travelers