If your life revolves around flora or you are simply a newbie who is keen to learn more about botany, then check out the United States Botanic Garden located in Washington D.C.. Classified as a museum, not only does this attraction have live plants available for viewing, it also teaches visitors the importance of plant conservation. Regardless of country or climate, you will be able to find plants from all over the globe right here. There is a special gallery for the rare or endangered species including displays such as the Tree of life, Lycaste orchid, and Christmas heliconia. Parents bringing along your children will also be thrilled to know that exhibits present at the United States Botanic Garden are mean to generate interest in botany and plant conservation since a young age. As such, touching the flowers and plants (just do not pluck them!) are allowed. With the opportunity to play in such a setting with no restriction just so to satisfy your child’s curiosity for objects around him, what a heavenly children’s paradise this place will be!

The best part of it all is that you can even pick up some fantastic gardening tips from the well-informed staff. Get ready to see plants both rare and common at the United States Botanic Garden!