spring Enid A. Haupt Garden Art at the National Gallery of Art (May 5– July 28) and pay homage to Van Gogh and Renoir at The Phillips Collection . stables, picnic areas, a golf course and a planetarium for star-gazers. PASSPORT DC A month-long celebration of culture (May 1-31) includes two free events during which embassies welcome the public: the Around the World Embassy Tour on May 4 and the European Union Embassies’ Open House on May 11. KENILWORTH AQUATIC GARDENS Plant lovers, rejoice. This Anacostia reserve features thousands of lotuses, water lilies and hyacinths, in addition to a whopping 45 ponds. GLOBE-TROTTING DINING Savor the Peruvian-Asian mix at José Andrés’ China Chilcano , sample sushi at O-Ku and Sei , discover Georgian cuisine at Supra and enjoy Mexican flavors at Mi Vida . U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM The 446-acre Arboretum is home to the famous Capitol Columns and the Bonsai and Penjing Museum , a big showcase for little trees in honor of a classic Asian art form. ParkS GarDenS ROCK CREEK PARK An urban oasis of more than 1,750 acres, Rock Creek has miles of trails, horse washington.org WASHINGTON.ORG For more seasonal activities, visit Ke ni l rth wo tic Garde ns Aqua | 17
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