Instant Alert: Inside the White House's sprawling secret grounds, which include a hidden garden

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Inside the White House's sprawling secret grounds, which include a hidden garden by Ellen Cranley on May 1, 2018, 6:21 PM Advertisement The White House grounds were on full display in their springtime glory as President Donald Trump hosted his first state visit last week, complete with a tree planting (and disappearance). But there's much more to the 18 acres enclosed by the White House fences that the public doesn't get to see. Aside from special events like the Easter Egg Roll and the national Christmas tree lighting, the gardens are only officially open to visitors two weekends a year. See inside the sprawling White House grounds: SEE ALSO: Inside the presidential guest house — the 'world's most exclusive hotel' that's bigger than the White House where Macron is staying during his official state visit SEE ALSO: Inside Number One Observatory Circle, the often overlooked but stunning vice president's residence where the Pences live The White House grounds are part backyard and front yard for a first family, part staging area for official events. Source: White House They're actually a National Park. The grounds are part of President's Park, which includes the Ellipse across the street from the South Lawn. National Park Service workers have them maintained year-round since 1933. Sources: National Park Service, The White House Historical Association The South Lawn is the largest part of the grounds. Sources: National Park Service, The White House Historical Association See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011