El Paso International Airport ELP is an airport serving the El Paso, Texas metropolitan area. ELP Airport is situated approximately four miles to the northeast of El Paso’s city center. Currently, the airport transports about three million passengers annually. The largest airline carrier at ELP is Southwest Airlines.
ELP Airport has a variety of parking options including short-term and long-term. There are five airlines that fly in and out of ELP serving several domestic locations. Top destinations from El Paso Airport are Dallas/Ft. Worth, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
At El Paso International Airport there is an array of dining options such as Carlos & Mickey’s Mexican Restaurant. If it is books and magazines on your list there is a CNBC News Newsstand. In terms of services there are ATMs, postal services, shoeshine, recharging stations, business center services and Wi-Fi.
Getting to and from ELP Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, car rentals, buses and shuttles available. If staying near El Paso International Airport there are over 20 hotel and motel options within two miles of the airport.
With over 65,000 plants, the United States Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C. is a green oasis in the middle of a bustling metropolis. From the towering trees of the jungle, small succulents of the desserts, to an incredible variety of gorgeous orchids, the Botanical Gardens offers an amazing experience to everyone from botanists to those who don't know a conifer from a crocus.
Best and worst time to go to Botanical Gardens
While spring and summer are the best time to see blooms (and to visit the outdoor butterfly garden), the sheer diversity of plants means there are no bad times to visit the gardens, which are open from 10 am to 5 p.m. every day of the year. Winter visitors arriving between Thanksgiving and New Years will even be treated to elaborate model train displays set up all over the conservatory, with live music and extended hours on certain nights (check website for details).
Must see/do at Botanical Gardens
One of the most popular exhibits in the Botanical Gardens is a set of balconies which runs around the edge of the jungle exhibition in the conservatory, allowing visitors to get a tree-tops view of the canopy. The orchid display, which features a rotating array of plants from a collection of over 5,000 species, is also a must-see. The 'Plants-in-Culture' exhibition is another great choice; fascinating, educational, and a hands-on experience for kids.
Admission to Botanical Gardens
Admission to the Botanical Gardens is free, and, after a renovation finished in 2001, the conservatory is now completely accessible to all visitors.
Parking and public transportation to Botanical Gardens
While there is limited paid street parking available around the Botanical Gardens, visitors are STRONGLY encouraged to use public transportation. The best way to reach the Botanical Gardens by Metro is to ride the blue, orange or silver lines to Federal Center Southwest, and then to walk up Third street to Independence Avenue (roughly five minutes). Visitors using the DC Bike Share also have easy access to the gardens, there is a bike dock right outside the entrance, at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Independence Avenue.
Food at Botanical Gardens
While there are no eating facilities at the Botanical Gardens themselves, the neighborhoods around the gardens are great places to eat. In the immediate vicinity of the gardens browse second street and D street for some good options. Alternately, take the subway two stops down to Eastern Market and walk along Pennsylvania Avenue or Eighth street, both of which house an incredible variety of amazing restaurants.
Insider tip for visitors to Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens is not only home to plants, it's also home to some great events. From model train exhibits in the winter to live concerts year-round visitors are strongly advised to check out the programs calendar on the website to see what is happening at the gardens while they are in town.
Author's bio: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins has been living in DC since she was born, with the exception of a few brief residential stints in Malawi, South Africa, and the UK. When not writing, she spends her time working on aerial acrobatics and fostering kittens, both of which are really fun facts to bring up at DC cocktail parties.
The main goal of the wildlife research center and the geological survey is to provide the public and researchers information to help better manage our biological resources. This is the headquarters facility and the public is not permitted. The research center was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936. Today the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service continue to work together.
Rochester International Airport RST is an airport serving the Rochester, Minnesota metropolitan area. RST Airport is situated approximately seven miles to the southwest of Rochester’s city center. Currently, the airport transports about 320,000 passengers annually. The largest airline carrier at RST is Delta Air Lines.
RST Airport has a variety of parking options including short-term and long-term. There are three airlines that fly in and out of RST serving several domestic locations. Top destinations from Rochester Airport are Minneapolis, Chicago and Phoenix-Mesa.
At Rochester International Airport there is an array of dining and retail options. In terms of services there are ATMs, postal services, shoeshine, recharging stations and Wi-Fi.
Getting to and from RST Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, car rentals and limousines available. If staying near Rochester International Airport there are over 20 hotel and motel options within eight miles of the airport.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport SBP is an airport serving the San Luis Obispo, California metropolitan area. Currently, the airport transports about 275,000 passengers annually. The largest airline carrier at SBP is United Express.
SBP Airport has a variety of parking options including short-term and long-term. There are two airlines that fly in and out of SBP serving several domestic locations. Top destinations from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport are Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix.
At San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport there is an array of dining and retail options. In terms of services there are ATMs, postal services, shoeshine, recharging stations and Wi-Fi.
Getting to and from SBP Airport has never been easier with options including taxis, car rentals, shuttles, trains and limousines available. If staying near San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport there are over 20 hotel and motel options within four miles of the airport.
The Oakland Public Library Rockridge Branch has approximately 75,000 books, compact discs, DVDs, audio books, video games and magazines and newspapers for all ages. This branch also offers popular children's and teen book collections, as well as 12 computers with Internet access and a fully equipped meeting room with projection screen, DVD player and TV.
