Positioned on the roof of the Mandarin Oriental, Washington DC, BloomCam offers year-round views of the cherry trees and their seasonal changes to viewers worldwide and is highlighted here during Bloom Watch as we await the peak blooms.
You can make an individual gift, start or join a crowdfunding team, and help spread the word! Donations at any level are welcome. Also available will be live interviews, special tours, and behind-the-scenes views of how the National Park Service arborists take measures to care for and maintain the trees throughout the year. Coming soon! Log 3. Use this online map to click on points of interest that are nestled among the flowering cherry blossom trees, and watch a brief video featuring a National Park Service ranger sharing the history and secrets of the iconic landmarks that grace the Tidal Basin area.
Grow your cherry blossom knowledge even further! Instagram Twitter Facebook-f Youtube. Facebook Twitter Instagram. Peak Bloom. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is March 20 - April 11 and offers many virtual and in-person events, activities and other ways to celebrate the season.
Visit nps. Peak bloom is the magical moment visitors want to be on hand for during the cherry blossom season. The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70 percent of the trees surrounding the Tidal Basin have opened their buds, creating an unforgettable sea of pink and white.
The National Park Service NPS is responsible for measuring the growth of the buds of the trees and provides a prediction of when peak bloom will arrive each year. The organization provides a peak bloom prediction on its website each year; stay tuned for the update.
On average, peak bloom occurs around April 4, but that date changes year-to-year. The blooming period, when 20 percent of the blossoms are open before the petals and leaves fall, can last up to 14 days, depending on weather conditions. Just remember that "forecasting peak bloom is almost impossible more than 10 days in advance," according to NPS. The best viewing of the cherry blossom trees typically lasts four to seven days after peak bloom begins.
For more tips to help plan your visit, make sure to check out our list of things you need to know about the National Cherry Blossom Festival. While most Cherry Blossom Festival events are virtual or canceled in , there are still many ways to enjoy the blooms.
Read on for DC info and Tidal Basin alternatives where you can see cherry blossoms in The most famous and best place to see cherry blossoms in DC is the Tidal Basin. Tourists flock to the basin every year to see more than cherry trees bloom. White granite monuments like the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument provide a stunning backdrop to cherry blossom pictures. Perhaps nowhere is more romantic on a spring day when the cherries are in bloom.
The beautiful cherry blossoms crowd the shore and fill every view, and the water gently mirrors the beauty. The price of all that loveliness is crowding. Locals and visitors from around the world make a pilgrimage to see the cherry blossoms and to attend the DC Cherry Blossom Festival. Still, the crowds are there for good reason. It is worth extra effort to see the cherries at the Tidal Basin at least once.
Take a slow stroll around the basin to see the trees from every angle. Here are our top tips for viewing cherry blossoms at the DC Tidal Basin:. Tidal Basin pedal boats are currently closed and opening dates have not been announced. Our favorite way to see the cherry blossoms in DC is from a Tidal Basin pedal boat. These little boats are a fun way to escape the crowds and see the trees from the water.
There are pedal boats for 2 or 4, and a limited number of 2-person Swan Boats that have an electric motor for when you get tired of pedaling. Your little boat gives you a pretty view from the water. You can pedal under the trees along the busy shore, or head away from the edge.
View the cherry blossoms from your car on a scenic drive around the Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park. Our route gives you lots of cherry blossom views and suggests a quiet area to stop and walk under the blossoms. Most of this route was closed in but is open in You can also arrive at the Tidal Basin by water taxi , and see some of the blooms from the water.
Note that you may proceed on foot at times if crowds prevent safe travel close to the blossoms. The Tidal Basin was closed to the public in , so the National Park Service created a virtual tour of the cherry trees in bloom that you can watch at home.
Washington Monument Grounds : There is a nice collection of cherry trees on the grounds of the Washington Monument. This is a quiet spot to photograph the monument rising from the blossoms. Capitol Grounds : There are some beautiful cherry trees sprinkled around the grounds of the U.
The largest grouping is in the Lower Senate Park with over trees surrounding the fountain and paths. Dumbarton Oaks : Cherry blossoms, magnolia trees, and spring flowers line the pathways of this beautiful garden in Georgetown. Cherry trees line the shore on both sides of this peninsula at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. The crowds are much smaller here and you can usually find free parking. The park is also a favorite place to enjoy birding along the boardwalk. Enid Haupt Garden: This beautiful garden behind the Smithsonian Castle fills with pink when gorgeous magnolia trees bloom usually a few days ahead of the cherries.
There are no cherry trees in the garden, but the magnolia blooms are definitely worth a visit. Parties, performances, parades, and other events normally celebrate the bloom and the history of this gift from Japan.
In , Cherry Blossom Festival events are virtual, the annual cherry blossom parade is canceled, and the park service encourages the public to see the blossoms online. Normally, crowds amass daily in hopes that the blossoms will emerge on time, but they do not always open as planned.
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