Green Spring Gardens Park
Green Spring Gardens is a public park and garden. Visitors find it in Lincolnia. Top of the list nearby is White House, 8.3 mi away.
A garden inside Lincolnia
Springfield is the nearest base
Springfield is 3 miles southwest, with 13 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 44 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 7 miles from Green Spring Gardens Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
A visit to Green Spring Gardens Park can follow the seasons below.
Green Spring Gardens Park
Green Spring Gardens is a public park and garden in Alexandria, Virginia. Located on land that was originally a plantation established in the 18th century, Green Spring Gardens has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003 in recognition of its historic architecture, which includes the c. 1777 Green Spring house, and landscaping, which was designed by prominent landscape architect Beatrix Farrand in the 1940s. The park grounds include a horticultural library, ponds, and a greenhouse. Park staff offer gardening classes and tours of the historic Green Spring home, which has been converted into a museum.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 10 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2003) · Virginia Historic Landmark (2003)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Staying near Green Spring Gardens Park
Rooms are nearest in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Green Spring Gardens Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnia | in town | — | — | 20,320 | $647K | — |
| Washington | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 4 mi east | 5 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Tysons | 8 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| Springfield | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
| Bethesda | 12 mi north | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Fairfax | 8 mi west | 15 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 26,772 | $723K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Green Spring Gardens Park
All of these are within 9 miles.
Big draw18 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw28 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw36 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw47 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw58 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw67 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw76 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw89 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know about Green Spring Gardens Park
Is Green Spring Gardens Park in Lincolnia?
Yes. It’s inside Lincolnia, VA.
When is the best time to visit Green Spring Gardens Park?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
How far is Green Spring Gardens Park from Baltimore?
About 44 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Green Spring Gardens Park?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Green Spring Gardens Park?
Washington (9 mi, 247 places to stay), Arlington (5 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (4 mi, 44 places to stay).
Tips from Lincolnia
There are no tips yet, so start one in Lincolnia’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.