The Tidal Basin in Washington, DC is one of the most beautiful and iconic spots to view cherry blossoms in the world. Thousands of visitors flock to Washington, DC to witness the blooming of these amazing flowers. Be sure to watch this video in advance of your trip so you can navigate the Tidal Basin like a pro!
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~Video Chapters~
0:00 Set realistic expectations
1:03 Welcome to Trip Hacks DC
1:25 Prepare for heavy crowds
2:18 See the cherry blossoms early or late
3:17 Don’t be afraid of rain!
3:47 Cherry blossom transportation tips
5:40 See cherry blossoms in East Potomac Park
6:23 Make a paddle boat reservation
6:49 See the cherry blossom hidden gems
13 Comments
Thanks Rob!
Awesome ill be there next week.
By pure luck, we flew into DC last year for my granddaughter's baptism, and it happened to be at peak bloom! With a young baby in tow, we didn't get out of the car when we took a drive around the tidal basin. But my tip is that there are other spots in the city that are beautiful this time of year. Just pushing our grandbaby in a stroller through the neighborhood where my son and his wife live, we saw a lot of beautiful trees in bloom.
Iโm here โค and on my way to look for the cherry blossom ! This is perfect timing ๐๐คฉ
April 18, 1958: The Japanese Pagoda, hewn out of rough stone, was placed on the southwest bank of the Tidal Basin and dedicated.
It was presented as a gift to the City of Washington DC by the Mayor of Yokohama to "symbolize the spirit of friendship between the United States of America manifested in the Treaty of Peace, Amity and Commerce signed at Yokohama on March 31, 1854…"
The Japanese Pagoda was shipped to the United States in five crates and arrived as a puzzle! It was assembled by specialists from the Smithsonian Institution.
Also good to note – the cherry blossoms are white, not pink (for the most part). Still pretty, but if you're expecting a sea of pink flowers, you might be disappointed. I'm heading down next week to see what's in bloom. Hoping for some luck!
What about the DC Circulator? Also, the National Arboretum has cherry trees; we are planning some time there to break up the museum days. There is a really nice pdf guide by the USDA on the cherry trees in the Arboretum.
On my bucket listโฆ
Will peak bloom happen next Sunday 03/18?
๐ธSaving your video for later, can't wait to learn more about The Basin before I head over
Watch out for those roots!
Also, that golden hour is perfect for pinkish flowers.
The VRE is a great option too.