Rise early and enjoy a delightful summer walk at Virginia’s Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. The 95-acre garden features thousands of ornamental and native plants in numerous collections; lakes and adjacent forests that attract a variety of birds; a restored log cabin that embodies the colorful history of the garden; and a unique Korean bell pavilion, the only structure of its type in an American public garden.

American Horticultural Society international travel guide Keith Tomlinson leads a hilly 3-mile walk on paved and mulched trails.

Know Before You Go

• Tour participants meet at at the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Visitor Center, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, in Vienna, Virginia.
• Bring water, a snack, and comfortable, sturdy shoes.

Additional Date Option for this Tour

• August 10

General Information

• Registration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
• Smithsonian Associates is a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to bring and wear a mask at any time during a tour, both for your safety or the safety of others.
• As we aim to move away from single use water bottles, guests are strongly encouraged to get in the habit of bringing their own reusable water bottle on tour.
• For additional tour information:
• Study Tour Policies
• Refund/Cancellation Policy