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The cherry tree nicknamed Stumpy stands in high-tide water at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC, as the Washington Monument stands in the background on March 22, 2024.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. draws more than a million visitors from all over the world. Even though cherry blossom peak bloom has ended, here’s where to see cherry blossoms in D.C.
The cherry trees' blossom development is dependent on weather conditions. On average, cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin reach peak bloom between late March and early April, though the exact ...
The relatively mild months of January and February have accelerated the emergence of peak bloom for the the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin. While a chilly March might slow things down ...
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service announced its peak bloom prediction for the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin on Thursday. In a press conference, NPS peak bloom will be from March 23 ...
Cherry blossoms surround the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. March 1, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Chris Fukuda) Detailed information about specific parking garages and road closures can be found here.
Blossom season is one of the busiest times along the Tidal Basin — for tourists and locals alike. Hunter Stewart and Evan Fossen decided to take an early morning stroll among the blossoms before ...
This year's cherry blossom festivities in Washington will be the last for Stumpy and more than 100 other cherry trees that will be cut down as part of a multiyear restoration of their Tidal Basin ...
Access to the Tidal Basin in D.C.'s East and West Potomac Parks will be limited during the cherry blossoms' peak blooming period due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the National Park Service (NPS ...
Local Cherry blossom access will be limited this year. Tidal Basin could close if crowds swell, Park Service says. March 23, 2021 More than 4 years ago ...
Why you might roll your eyes: Head to the Tidal Basin when the cherry trees are at their peak? Are you kidding? With the hordes of people? Why you’ll love it: You can ooh and aah over cherry blossoms ...