Enid A. Haupt Garden, Washington D.C.
The Enid A. Haupt Garden was opened in 1987 and is part of the Smithsonian gardens. It covers 4 ½ acres of rooftop over the Ripley Center, Sackler Gallery, and the National Museum of African Art. Because the garden is at ground level, most people do not realize they are walking on rooftops. It is an amazing use of space.
The Renwick gates are located at the Independence Avenue entrance. The pillars are made from the same sandstone as the Smithsonian Institution Castle and in fact the entire gate is fashioned to repeat the Castle’s theme.
The garden has a brick path that is perfect for taking a leisurely stroll. The Parterre is a colorful, very formal portion of the garden and not to be missed. The plantings are changed periodically so even frequent visitors will enjoy return visits. Lush hanging baskets hung from lamp posts and ornate iron work to make the area magical and breathtaking.
Benches are scattered liberally around so weary feet can take a break and let visitors just drink in the beauty. The Moongate Garden is a nod to the Temple of Heaven in Bejing. The cooling water feature can help take the heat out of a warm Washington day. The Fountain Garden also makes good use of water and is fashioned after the court of a Moorish Palace.
There are a few rules to be observed, no pets are allowed, only service animals. Picnics are allowed at designated seating areas, but not in the grass. The garden is open from dawn to dusk every day and admission is free.
The Renwick gates are located at the Independence Avenue entrance. The pillars are made from the same sandstone as the Smithsonian Institution Castle and in fact the entire gate is fashioned to repeat the Castle’s theme.
The garden has a brick path that is perfect for taking a leisurely stroll. The Parterre is a colorful, very formal portion of the garden and not to be missed. The plantings are changed periodically so even frequent visitors will enjoy return visits. Lush hanging baskets hung from lamp posts and ornate iron work to make the area magical and breathtaking.
Benches are scattered liberally around so weary feet can take a break and let visitors just drink in the beauty. The Moongate Garden is a nod to the Temple of Heaven in Bejing. The cooling water feature can help take the heat out of a warm Washington day. The Fountain Garden also makes good use of water and is fashioned after the court of a Moorish Palace.
There are a few rules to be observed, no pets are allowed, only service animals. Picnics are allowed at designated seating areas, but not in the grass. The garden is open from dawn to dusk every day and admission is free.
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Sight Name: Enid A. Haupt Garden
Sight Location: Washington D.C., USA (See walking tours in Washington D.C.)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
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