This is the former home of the late actress Dina Merrill. The grounds surrounding this beautiful home are wonderfully sculpted gardens. There is a Japanese garden with a pond and Japanese decorative items. You can picnic on the grounds or just wander and explore. The inside of the house is lovely too, but my favorite part of the place was... More

I don’t want to belabor my point, amusing as it might be. Yet I do not like Hillwood in the least. It is chilly, pretentious, and museum-like. It is, in fact, a kind of mausoleum stuck in a house that was created to be a mausoleum. For one thing, exterior and interior match about as well as a split-level suburban... More

A very beautiful mansion with fantastic gardens in the middle of Washington, DC. Historical estate full filled with Russian antiques and memorabilias. Great collection of porcelain from different epochs of Russian history. Amazing paintings of main historical pre-revolutionary leaders. Classic Russian art of any kind. Personal belongings of Tsars Romanov's family. Faberge Eggs and art deco jewelery of Russian aristocracy.... More

It's easy o find, central yet secluded and very quiet. Receptionists are very nice and helpful, they can provide a front carrier for smaller babies. The park is amazing, with all those brilliant small details, autumn colors and vast proportions. I enjoyed the Japanese Garden the best with the waterfall and the grasshopper statue. Strollers are not allowed in the... More

Beautiful estate home with equally beautiful gardens. The docents were extremely good. It is not hard to get to from the Metro. If you use the directions given on the website, you can't go wrong. It is actually a pleasant walk. There is so much to see. The cafe is very nice but I would reserve ahead .

This is a quiet and beautiful trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city activities. Not really for children. A beautiful mansion, owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post, of the Post Cereal Fortune, and acres of magnificent gardens. Spring and Fall would be the perfect time to visit. It is in the Van Ness area of DC. You can... More

The home of Marjorie Merriweather Post is a delight to tour. The audio headphones are easy to use and allow you to roam freely throughout the house and grounds. While we visited there was a special display featuring the Romanov family of Russia. The walking trails throughout the gardens were also part of the audio tour. Visit in the spring... More

So worth it. The artwork, Faberge eggs and the general tour are VERY different from those you will see elsewhere - and it is all in a HOME! The gardens are a delight. Wish I'd gotten there a little earlier in season. To avoid getting lost, I'd almost suggest a cab. We spent 45 minutes "wandering" - wasted time.

We got there before 11am on a sunny, warm Saturday. The parking spaces were going quickly. With the suggestion donation, you can choose any activities - just take a self guided tour with the nice maps provides, get a docent-led tour of gardens and / or home, and use of the audio guides. I liked that it was all included... More