As someone who lives in Washington, DC, I can attest that SPRING goes in FULL SWING here at the Nation's Capitol! From Cherry Blossoms to Tulip Gardens to Concerts, there's so much you can do in DC. A lot of events are FREE as well - how wonderful is...
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Cherry Blossoms Festival Weekend
Cherry Blossoms Sites
Cherry Blossoms Festival Weekend
Another area to see cherry blossoms: the national mall walkway!
Cherry Blossoms on the Mall 2024 — Trust for the National Mall
One of the most anticipated events - the kite festival! This is the coolest to watch or even join.
Blossom Kite Festival - National Cherry Blossom Festival
PRO TIP: Go during the sunrise to avoid the crowd!
Cherry Blossom Watch
FREE + FIREWORKS SHOW! This all day celebration includes art, music, and play to multiple outdoor stages, interactive art installations, and more.
Petalpalooza® - National Cherry Blossom Festival
NOT FREE, but a super cool sight. The parade will last blocks along the national mall to White House.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by Events DC - National Cherry Blossom Festival
The soirée of the season. Located inside UNION STATION - what a venue!
Pink Tie Party - National Cherry Blossom Festival
The lineup for this year's performers are so unique! From poetry, to dances, to guitarists, you can find it all.
Opening Ceremony - National Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry Blossoms Sites
Highly recommend this gorgeous, 451 acres big of the national arboretum.
U.S. National Arboretum
Located in Georgetown, this garden has the prettiest, European-esque architecture!
Dumbarton Oaks
My personal favorite during the springtime. This estate has the most beautiful landscaping and historical decor!
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
The national cathedral spring has stunning blooms in their garden. The inside is filled with stained glass too. You have to pay to visit inside, but the outdoor sections area FREE.
National Cathedral
A gorgeous walkway right by the river. The trees fully bloom during spring - marking a gorgeous walking view.
Lady Bird Johnson Park
The welcome ceremony will have over 100 performances on the ANA Stage!!
Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Stage - National Cherry Blossom Festival
The most stunning tulip garden surrounds this memorial. It's located on a hill so you get to see the Washington monument front top.
United States Navy Memorial
Federal-style mansion in Georgetown! Close to Dumbarton Oaks garden so you could hit two birds with one stone.
Tudor Place
FREE and gorgeous. The botanical garden is home to numerous plants and exhibits. There's two outdoor sections - giving you plenty to roam from.
