Garden enthusiasts, now’s your chance to get an up close view of the White House Gardens. Over Mother’s Day weekend, the home of the president will host a tour of its gardens and the South Grounds.
On May 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the White House will open its gates for a free tour of the beautiful outdoor space. Guests will have access to explore the South Lawn, which includes the Rose Garden, Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Children’s Garden, and White House Kitchen Garden, along with numerous trees planted by previous presidents and first ladies.
While the tour is free, everyone in attendance – including children – will need a ticket. The National Park Service will start handing out timed tickets at the tent stationed outside the White House Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. each day. Tickets are one per person and handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last, so make sure your entire group makes it to the line.
The tour entry point is on 15th Street, NW between E Street, NW and Constitution Avenue, NW. The ADA entrance is at 15th Street, NW and Alexander Hamilton Place, NW.
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