Virginia cherry blossoms are common throughout our towns and cities. One pretty example is in an office park in Reston on Alexander Bell Drive. Ignore the office buildings, as you look up into the blooms that line the street. We used to visit on windy, post-peak weekends so our kids could play in the falling petals at the corner of the lot, not on the street. Look for the lot on your right, just after you cross Sunrise Valley Drive heading west. Further up the road, the trees are a mix of pink and white blossoms.
If you visit, take it slow and stay off private property on this short dead-end street. Take a Great Falls scenic drive to see the trees, visit local parks , and enjoy a meal or drink in this charming small town. Take a short drive north from the Van Gogh Bridge to see our two newest cherry tree photo spots in Northern Virginia.
Branches full of cherry blossoms hang down almost to the ground creating a gorgeous photo spot. The trunk and branches on this tree are lovely, and the location is perfect for kids and dog-lovers. A group near Longwood Grove Drive creates this short tree tunnel covered in blossoms. George Washington Masonic National Memorial : There are some pretty cherry trees at this historic spot in Alexandria, as photographer Chris Fukuda captured beautifully on Instagram.
Cobblestone streets, brick sidewalks, and colonial homes make the perfect backdrop to spring blooms. River Farm : River Farm is currently closed except for private events. Old Town Alexandria businesses host cherry blossom deals including dining, drink. See our roundups of March Events: and April Events for fun things to do in the region. The best places to see cherry blossoms in Maryland include several pretty gardens and one spectacular neighborhood.
The most spectacular cherry blossoms outside of Washington DC are on the tree-lined streets of the Kenwood neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland. While street parking may be available, Kenwood is crowded during the cherry blossom season. Consider walking or biking in to enjoy the blooms without traffic and parking issues.
Park on Landy Lane and walk or bike north on the Capital Crescent Trail a short distance until you see the neighborhood on your left. Brookside Gardens : Head to Wheaton Maryland for a stroll through the 30 cherry trees and other spring blooms at this lovely garden.
Centennial Park : A 2. Visitors can also enjoy a nature center, playground, and wooded nature walk. Fairfax County makes an excellent base for visitors coming to visit cherry blossoms.
Read our full review of the Hyatt Tysons Corner. Several Old Town hotels, like The Alexandrian , offer special cherry blossom-themed packages. District of Columbia Chevron. Washington, D. The main reason for it all: witnessing the peak of the flowering, or hanami. The tradition dates back to in the U.
If you aren't able to visit the trees, which are already blooming, in person, you can get a round-the-clock picture online or safely view the trees at alternative spots nearby. All listings featured in this story are independently selected by our editors.
However, when you book something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Peak bloom date for the cherry trees is occurring earlier than it did in the past. Since , peak bloom dates have shifted earlier by approximately six days. The peak bloom date has occurred before April 4 in 15 of the past 20 years.
While the length of the National Cherry Blossom Festival has continued to expand, the Yoshino cherry trees have bloomed near the beginning of the festival in recent years. During some years, the festival missed early peak bloom dates entirely. Background In Washington, D. About the Data Notes In addition to winter and early spring temperatures, the timing of the peak bloom for cherry trees can be affected by other weather, climate, and location factors.
Learn about other indicators in this section. Frequent Questions. Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. I still remember over 10 years ago my boyfriend and I randomly skipped class one weekday afternoon to catch the cherry blossoms at sunset and there was literally no one there! I have this awesome picture of me sitting on the edge of the Tidal Basin with beautiful cherry blossoms overhanging in the background and not a soul in sight.
Unfortunately, those days are gone! Weather in the Washington D. Dress accordingly in layers and with some waterproof gear. As the weather is finicky and the cherry blossoms in DC are delicate, a huge rain or thunderstorm storm can completely wash the petals away. Or a hot spell could make the petals drop and spring green sooner than predicted. These blooms are a lot sturdier, bigger, and a deeper pink! They look almost like carnations on trees.
Peak bloom for the Kwanzan cherry blossoms in D. They are just as pretty to photograph! You can also check out some of the many gardens in DC that have beautiful blooms! The predictions for peak bloom have been pushed back twice in past years and then moved up rather suddenly with very little notice.
These beautiful trees truly put on a show and can be even more magnificent than the cherry blossoms themselves. There are a few locations to see that sea of pink in DC, but my favorites are Enid A. I honestly might love the saucer magnolias at the Smithsonian Castle more than the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in DC. The saucer magnolias at Enid A.
Haupt Garden are starting to show pink and will peak bloom around the week of March 21, They should be good this weekend and really start to pop early next week! Okame cherry blossoms in the DC area tend to bloom about 1- 2 weeks before the Yoshino trees as well. This cute little neighborhood has all the cherry blossoms and none of the crowds, see the details here. Also, the Kenwood neighborhood cherry blossoms in Maryland reach peak bloom a few days after the cherry blossoms in Washington D.
Therefore if you happen to not catch the Washington D. C cherry blossom peak bloom you can still see cherry blossoms in Kenwood Maryland. This exact situation happened to us a few years ago and we still got to experience all the cherry blossom magic in Kenwood! Last year I went to the Tidal Basin during Peak and it was super crowded.
But as soon as I was on Ohio Drive I had all the cherry blossom trees to myself. If you happen to miss peak bloom the Kwansan cherry blossoms bloom about 2 weeks after the Yoshinos along with the tulips in DC. My white maxi dress available here. My yellow skirt available here. This Cherry Blossom pop-up bar by the Drink Company is dripping with cherry blossoms and trees. Not to mention the Godzilla and a room covered with lanterns and butterflies.
And the drinks are all excellent. Hopefully, someone will step up to the plate and take over this wonderful tradition! There are rumors that the National Park Service may close off the Tidal Basin area to avoid large crowds during the cherry blossom bloom.
Nothing has been set yet, but last year during the start of the pandemic they did block off the area to traffic and close several metro stops near the Tidal Basin to discourage locals and tourists from visiting. Last year at the start of the pandemic in , I did manage to make it down to the Tidal Basin the day before NPS closed it down. I went pretty early in the morning and it was a bit crowded already. We left pretty quickly to avoid the people. Later in the day, we did watch hordes of people around the Tidal Basin on the news.
So if you intend on going to see the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin this year, I would go super early and also plan on walking very far. At least not on Sunday morning when I went. All of my favorite parking spots on my cherry blossom map were open too! The blossoms around the Tidal Basin are definitely on their last legs. There are lots of trees that are just a bit bare.
I would say go see them today or tomorrow before they start leafing out. A great way to experience the cherry blossoms in East Potomac Park is to rent a bike and bike through!
The road is supposed to be closed to vehicular traffic but I saw a few cars parked and driving through. But it will be a gamble. I actually parked on Constitution Ave, next to the Constitution Gardens.
I get this question a lot! How do you get cherry blossom pictures without anyone in them? How do you take cherry blossom pictures by yourself?
If you follow me on Instagram , you know most of the pictures on there are pictures I took myself with a tripod. Here are some of my photo tips for cherry blossoms in Washington DC:. My pink dress available here. Below are the updates from last year and you can see what to expect for peak bloom and a few days after as well.
I made the trip to see the Washington DC cherry blossom on the first day of peak bloom and it was beautiful! Most of the flowers are in full bloom now. The cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin across from the Jefferson Memorial look to be a bit behind and not as full.
Close to the boathouse, the cherry blossoms there look to be fully blooming! Some of my pictures of the Washington DC cherry blossoms on the first day of peak bloom. The weather was beautiful on Wednesday and so even more droves of people came out!!
It was so much more crowded than it was on Monday! This weekend is forecast to be perfect weather with sunshine and in the 60s to 70s so expect it to be EXTRA crowded. Have a little decency! She absolutely hates crowds. Kenwood in Maryland will be peak blooming this weekend!
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