Visitor Information

Information for visitors about the famous cherry blossoms of Washington DC, including guides on where to stay and how to get there.

2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival

The 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival will be held March 20 through April 13. The Cherry… Read More

If driving remains your best option, here are a few ideas on where to park when… Read More

The latest information and forecasts on when Washington DC's cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin will… Read More

Consisting mostly of several varieties of colorful tulips, the Floral Library is located at the northeast… Read More

Some tips for taking young kids to see the cherry blossoms. Read More

Rain, wind, and even scattered storms are pretty common in DC in the spring. So this… Read More

Here's a quick guide to the monuments you might come across as you wander amongst the… Read More

Paddle boats on the Tidal Basin offer a unique way to take in the view of… Read More

If you plan to visit the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin on the morning of… Read More

The so-called indicator tree reliably blooms a week to ten days ahead of most of the… Read More

Here's a timeline of what to expect from roughly a week before the peak bloom to… Read More

The latest information and forecasts on when Washington DC's cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin will… Read More

The short answer is that there's no easy answer. On average, the peak bloom occurs sometime… Read More

Some local recommendations on where to stay if you're visiting from out of town to see… Read More

The latest information and forecasts on when Washington DC's cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin will… Read More

Information on the best ways to get down to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry… Read More

So what exactly is "peak bloom" anyway? When does it happen? And does it matter? Read More

Yoshino cherry blossoms have long been heavy in symbolism in their native Japan. They have come to… Read More

Each spring, the cherry blossoms lining Washington DC’s Tidal Basin burst into color in a beautiful… Read More