So the bad news first, the U.S. Capitol Complex is still closed following the insurrection and the complex includes the U.S. Botanic Garden. Now for the good news, the holiday trains are back this year and are in the outdoor gardens!
The full run down is below-
"The United States Botanic Garden will feature an outdoor holiday display in 2021. Festive adornments, winterberries, lighted trees and shrubs, and conifers and greenery will be placed throughout the Garden from Nov. 24, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022, closed on Dec. 25. An outdoor train display can be visited in the gated outdoor gardens during these dates between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Tickets are not required. The Conservatory and restrooms remain closed, due to the closure of buildings on the U.S. Capitol campus. While the full outdoor holiday display will officially begin on Nov. 24, some elements of the displays will be viewable at earlier dates, as they are installed."
The kids loved seeing the trains and spotted Thomas the Train right away. They also loved running through the Stickwork Sculpture Installation that is also in the gardens. Be warned that this is a popular exhibit and I expect it to be crowded. Go early and on a weekday if you can possibly make that work.
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