U.S. Botanical Gardens

The U.S. Botanical Gardens (right next to the U.S. Capitol) is usually a less visited spot on the National Mall, but it truly is a treasure to visit more than once even.  The orchid room is super spectacular.  And during the holidays, they do a great train display in addition to a gingerbread house display of house replicas of all the major buildings in DC.  It gives us a reason to pop in every holiday season and this season was as impressive as always.