Over on the east side
of Washington, on the banks of the Anacostia River, is the National Arboretum.
Visits to the Arboretum are always rewarding any time of the year but October
is very special.
The National Arboretum
has about ten miles of drives so, if you really must, you can see much of the
fall color without leaving your car. While our favorite time to view the
autumn leaves is about 1½ hours before sunset, here we would recommend the
early morning hours when it is less crowded, quiet and peaceful. There are
picnic facilities, also. The park is very large (444 acres) and it is nicely
divided into sections so you don't have to try to see everything in one day.
For directions, pull
up the following page on their official web site: directions.
We suggest you print that page for future reference.
There are excellent accommodations for leaf-lookers in
the Greater Washington area. Many are outright economical. A Washington map
(and index) is available at reservations-network.net.
Just click on the community of choice. Enter your the dates you'll need the
accommodations, indicate the acceptable price range and check the amenities
you desire. A list of accommodations will then
appear. Select from the list to make your reservation. It is easy to make your
reservation and save money, too.
