White House Rose Garden
The White House Rose Garden is a garden area bordering the Oval Office and the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., United States. Its origins go back to 1913. A drive of 0.6 mi reaches Washington Monument.
A garden inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
White House Rose Garden is inside Washington, which has 247 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 36 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1913
White House Rose Garden dates from 1913. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from White House Rose Garden.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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White House Rose Garden
The White House Rose Garden is a garden area bordering the Oval Office and the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., United States. The general space is approximately 125 feet (38 m) long by 60 feet (18 m) wide and 7,500 square feet (697 m2). It is adjacent to the South Lawn and commonly used as a stage for presidential receptions and media events due to its proximity to the Oval Office and West Colonnade.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1913
- Wikipedia readers
- 49K a year
Nights near White House Rose Garden
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3United States Triumphal Arch
- 4Arlington National Cemetery
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From White House Rose Garden | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 4 mi west | 5 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Tysons | 10 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| National Harbor | 8 mi south | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,454 | $473K | — |
| North Bethesda | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
A wider trip can take in these, within 3 miles.
Big draw2in town National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw3in town LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw42 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw5in town MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw6in town National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw7in town National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw8in town National park siteNational MallPhoto credits
Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · 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 · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
Planning a visit to White House Rose Garden
Is White House Rose Garden in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit White House Rose Garden?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is White House Rose Garden from Baltimore?
About 36 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to White House Rose Garden?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near White House Rose Garden?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (4 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (6 mi, 44 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Washington
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