How to Beat the 2026 Crowds at Washington, DC’s Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossom season will soon be upon us in Washington, DC, and our Nation’s Capitol is home to thousands of these iconic trees. We’re quickly approaching one of the most magical times of year, but most visitors only experience the blooms (and the masses) at the Tidal Basin. If you’re looking for the best places …

Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival at the Tidal Basin at Sunrise

How to Experience DC’s Cherry Blossoms at Home

Each spring, over one million visitors flock to the National Mall’s Tidal Basin in Washington, DC to experience the sea of pink that is the peak bloom of the areas 3,000+ cherry blossom trees. But this year, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, and need to enforce social distancing protocol, District officials have shut down …