Hours

River Farm is open Monday- Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, and from April through September, River Farm is open on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated to help support the stewardship of River Farm. Organized group activities such as birthday parties or classes require a reservation so that we can accommodate everyone, and a small fee will apply.

Directions

The easiest way to reach River Farm is by car, since public transportation stations are not close by. Convenient biking trails offer another option.

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From Old Town Alexandria

Take Washington Street south through the city of Alexandria. Washington Street becomes the George Washington Memorial Parkway at the south end of Alexandria. Go 3.5 miles, pass under the stone bridge and take the next left, following the signs for East Boulevard Drive, Herbert Springs, and Arcturus. Take another immediate left on East Boulevard Drive and the American Horticultural Society will be to your right.

From the Beltway (either direction)

Exit onto Route 1 North, then take the first right onto Franklin Street. Turn right on South Washington Street, which becomes the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Follow directions above.

From the south on Mount Vernon Highway

After passing Mount Vernon’s circle on the Mount Vernon Highway (235), continue traveling north on the George Washington Memorial Parkway until you see the sign for East Boulevard Drive. Turn right at the second sign for East Boulevard Drive. Take an immediate left onto East Boulevard Drive. The American Horticultural Society will be to your right.