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1. MAP WASHINGTON PLAZA HOTEL TO TIDAL BASIN PADDLE BOATS FULL
2. MAP WASHINGTON PLAZA HOTEL TO TIDAL BASIN PADDLE BOATS PLUS

You may see others touching the blossoms or branches, but please be respectful and do not touch so that others can continue to enjoy. The blooms die a lot faster when people touch them. The flowers are very delicate and only last for a short time. Restaurants and bars will also be getting in on the fun with themed food, drinks, and decor. Bonus: sip on a creatively themed drink at their augmented reality bar. One of our favorite cherry blossom related experiences is the seasonal exhibit at Artechouse, an art space displaying interactive technology. In addition to the official festival, there are lots of other special events and drink and food specials around town to celebrate. Highlights of the festival include the Blossom Kite Festival, which sees hundreds of kites take to the sky on the National Mall, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, and Petalpalooza.

MAP WASHINGTON PLAZA HOTEL TO TIDAL BASIN PADDLE BOATS FULL

The Cherry Blossom Festival is March 20 – Apand is full of events that honor both American and Japanese cultures. If you want to take a break from walking, hop in a paddle boat from Tidal Basin Paddle Boats (1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024) - see photo bombers in background below. Equally beautiful spots can be found on the opposite side of the basin near the Jefferson Memorial. Keep in mind that the area by the MLK Memorial is typically the most crowded. Enter the Tidal Basin area path from anywhere. Metro to the Smithsonian (blue/silver/orange lines) or L’Enfant (blue/silver/orange & green/yellow lines) stations or bus to West Basin Drive near Independence Avenue SW. Given the high volume of tourists, walking is the least stressful if it is an option. The highest concentration of cherry blossom trees is along the Tidal Basin, which is a narrow path on the National Mall near the Martin Luther King, Jr. When it comes to one of the busiest times of years in DC, earlier is typically better (booking accommodations, visiting in the early morning, etc.).

MAP WASHINGTON PLAZA HOTEL TO TIDAL BASIN PADDLE BOATS PLUS

With self-guided walks to admire the blossoms up close plus lots of related events throughout the capital, cherry blossom season in DC will be sure to capture your heart. The most likely time to reach peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April, but if you visit DC outside this time frame, you may still catch sight of blossoms around the city. Peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions. NPS has updated information for the latest. The cherry blossoms are one of the biggest tourist attraction to the nation’s capital with over 1.5 million visitors.Įvery year, the National Park Service predicts the much anticipated “peak bloom,” which is the period when 70% of cherry blossoms flower along the Tidal Basin. Cherry blossom season in Washington, DC is a much anticipated time in the nation’s capital signifying the start of spring.