Virginia Botanicals

Itinerary

7:00 AM Depart At Home Store, Jonestown Rd Harrisburg
7:30 AM Depart Sam’s Club, Mechanicsburg

9:45 AM Arrive at The National Botanic Garden in Chantilly, VA for a guided Tour. Dedicated to providing a retreat from the stresses of daily life in a unique and whimsical atmosphere, combining  art, nature, education and research into a fascinating whole.  This is not an ordinary garden, starting out with its being the world’s largest constructed garden, equivalent to the Hoover Dam construction. And then there is the centerpiece of this world record garden construction, Knop’s Mountain, which is now the highest point of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the foothills of the Blue Ridge, from which one has a 360 degree view looking into 4 states.

1:00 PM Depart for Lunch at Cracker Barrel en route to Meadowlark Botanicals

3:30 PM Enjoy a tour at Meadowlark Botanicals. This is a serene oasis spanning 95 acres of lush greenery and vibrant blooms. With a goal is to celebrate the beauty of nature while fostering a deeper understanding of plant diversity and conservation.

5:00 PM Depart for home

Rest/ Meal stop en route 'on own'

8:00 PM Approximate arrival back to Harrisburg
8:30 PM Approximate arrival back to Mechanicsburg

L=Lunch